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Learning Reveals Life’s Mystery – Education Keeps Us Young and Gives Us Hope

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Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. – Henry Ford   I remember when I got my first pair of glasses. I’d just passed my 40th birthday and it was … Read More

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Stonewater Mustangs: Adventure in the Cascades – Horse Camps are One of Many Choices Available

Article by Tracey Hamilton Youth Dynamics Stonewater, our Washington State adventure base and retreat center, is tucked in the heart of the Cascades in Plain, WA on 158 acres. With Icicle Canyon and the Wenatchee River a short drive away, we have access to quiet backcountry settings, great whitewater rafting, … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: September 24, 2021 – West Nile Virus in El Paso and Logan County, CO

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Colorado State Veterinarian El Paso Number Confirmed:1; Number Exposed: 7; of Clinical Signs: 9/20/2021; Clinical Signs: Not Reported; Confirmation Date: 9/23/2021;   Logan County Number Confirmed: 1; Confirmation Date: 9/22/2021; Notes: For more information about West Nile Virus go to WNV factsheet.;

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Outbreak Alert: September 24, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Yuba County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 14; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/20/2021; Clinical Signs: Down in Lateral Recumbency, Muzzle/ear Fasciculations, Phases of Hyperexcitability; Confirmation Date: 9/23/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more information about West Nile … Read More

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Hurry! Deadline Has Been extended until October 15th!

(If you don’t think you can make this deadline, call us (360) 332-5579. Sometimes we can fit ads in so be sure to call!)   2021 Digital Holiday Gift Guide Advertising – Order NOW! ONLY $35! Annual Holiday Gift Guide Advertising Special   Our special Digital Holiday Gift Guide is … Read More

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SOLD – 11706 126th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA – Nearly 10 acres is a hobbyist’s dream

Wind down the long paved driveway to your own private paradise. This stunning property on two parcels is a true hobbyist’s dream offering something for everyone. Well maintained, single story rambler w/ 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. High-end finishes throughout including maple flooring & cabinetry, upgraded SS appliances, & newer … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: September 21, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Amador and Stanislaus County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Amador County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 3; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/15/2021; Clinical Signs: Muscle Fasciculations, Severe Ataxia, Hyperreactive to light; Confirmation Date: 9/20/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Stanislaus County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 7; Gender: Mare; Breed: Pony; Onset … Read More

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Horse Training in Harmony Podcast

Get ready for some fresh insights and deep understanding of how to progress with your horse. Do you want to advance up the levels without sacrificing your horses’ welfare and your relationship with them? Do you find it confusing trying to reconcile competitive training techniques with methods that prioritize partnership? … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: September 20, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Lewis County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Lewis County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. For more information about West Nile Virus go to WNV factsheet. 

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