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It’s On! The Idaho Horse Expo April 9–11 – 35th Expo Brings Top Clinicians and Performances

Photo by Isobel Springett

Each year, the Idaho Horse Council produces Idaho’s largest equine expo. The expo attracts exhibitors and spectators from across the United States. And this year’s expo gives us even more to celebrate after a missed year of horse events due to the pandemic. The 2021 expo, held at the Ford Idaho … Read More

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Creed, Part One – The Gentle Giant Mustang

Photo by Tracey Hamilton

Article by Tracey Hamilton Creed arrived at Stonewater in November of 2019 with some gentling already done. He was part of the August 2018 emergency gathering from Stinking Water HMA (Herd Management Area) in Oregon. There were 10 Mustangs captured because they were trespassing on a rancher’s land. As a … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 30, 2021 – Pigeon Fever in King 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 King County has tested positive for Pigeon Fever. All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

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Butte Creek Scout Ranch Perseveres – Despite Trying Times, Wranglers Head Toward Summer with True Grit

Article by Chris Bartell Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA launched a brand-new website this month, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information.   While COVID-19 shuttered summer camp for thousands of … Read More

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Old Bits: Remembering Boise Horse Affair 2003

Story & Photos by Jack Kintner The warm early spring weather last February brought out the crowds to this year’s Horse Affairs, held for the fifth year in a row at the Western Idaho Fair Grounds in Boise on Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s the biggest such event in Idaho and … Read More

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Vonie Kalich – A Horse Named Royal Led Her to Help Others

While in her forties, Vonie Kalich completed two bachelor of science degrees from Portland State University—one in Physical Activity and Exercise and one in Community Health. At 45 she got her first horse, an Anglo Arabian named Royal. For as long as she can remember, Vonie wanted a horse. When … Read More

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