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September 22, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/16/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Depression, Leaning, Reluctant to move, Painful to palpation of distal neck; Confirmation Date: 9/21/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_WNV.pdf;   All information is sourced from  http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

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September 22, 2020 – Equine Influenza in King and Spokane County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture King County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in King County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza.; Spokane County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in Spokane County is under a voluntary quarantine after … Read More

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Smoke Coping Strategies

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Minimizing exercise and maximizing hydration are keys to preventing smoke's harmful effects.

Smoke from wildfires in the West had made its way to the East Coast of America and has hit Europe. Speculation that it will circumnavigate the globe is sadly realistic. That smoke is as bad for horses’ health as it is for people. Here’s a primer on smoke and tips … Read More

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September 15, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus, Butte, San Bernardino and San Joaquin County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Stanislaus County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/23/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Falling Over, Mildly febrile; Confirmation Date: 9/3/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Butte County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: … Read More

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Horse Owners Surveyed on Why They Switch Farriers

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A new American Farriers Journal survey is asking horse owners to share the reasons that they might have had for changing farriers. The goal is to help hoof-care professionals work more effectively with horse owners, trainers and riders.   Horse owners will need less than 10 minutes to share their … Read More

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No Excuses! Education and Training Progress Can Continue During a Pandemic

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Does the pandemic have you feeling stuck in your riding? Do you long for some one-on-one feedback on your training? Do you have a training issue you can’t resolve and don’t know where to turn for help? If all the canceled clinics, lessons, shows, and fairs are getting you down, … Read More

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Understanding Hay Quality – Even “Good” Hay Can Have Bad Things in It

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Photo by Kim Roe

As the source of 50 to 90 percent of a normal, healthy horse’s nutritional needs, hay warrants careful consideration. Yet, there is a lot of confusion over what, exactly, defines “good” hay. Nutrient content and cleanliness are distinct traits often presumptively and wrongly lumped together. “People need to be more … Read More

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The Best Dog Breeds for Horse Owners – Canine Considerations Should Include Horses, Friends, and Suitability to Ranch Life

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Photos by Kim Roe

Drive into any horse place and you’re bound to be met by a dog or two (or three). Horse people love animals of all kind, but dogs are right up at the top of horse people’s list of favorite companion animals along with horses and cats. But what dog breeds … Read More

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Learning Continues – A Computer, Wi-Fi, and Imagination Create Opportunity

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Photo by Kim Roe

It’s late July as I write this column and I’m preparing to make the eight-hour drive down to the Oregon Horse Center to judge a Working Equitation show. Hurray! It’s the first horse show I’ve been to in 2020. I’m excited to see horses and people in the flesh. I’ll … Read More

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Camps Continue with Precautions – Mustang Trainer Still Needed

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Photo by Stonewater Mustangs

As I write this short update, Ken, Tracey, and our summer staff and volunteers are in their second day of horse camps for the summer. Due to the restrictions and needed precautions with COVID-19, we have broken one 10-student camp into two 5-student camps. We have also adjusted how/where students … Read More

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