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May 12, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Alameda County, CA

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Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 11; Number Exposed: 33; Age: 14; Gender: Mare; Breed: Pony; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/12/2020; Clinical Signs: Cranial Nerve Deficit, Decreased Tail Tone, Hypermetria, Acute blindness, decreased tongue tone; Confirmation Date: 3/14/2020;  Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Update 5/12/2020:All EHV-1 positive horses, with the exception of the index case, were … Read More

Teaching Timing

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This month I want to talk to riding instructors — people who teach other people to ride from the middle of the ring — as opposed to trainers who teach the horse. Whether your client is horse or human, a key ingredient in training or riding is timing. The skilled, … Read More

Certified Horsemanship Association Launches a Brand New Interactive Website

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Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has launched a brand new interactive website at http://cha.horse/.   “We are so excited about this new website that has great resources for all equestrians including educational horsemanship video shorts, webinars, full length streamable videos on a variety of equine topics, articles under our fun categories … Read More

Hard Times Bring Gratitude

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The pandemic has been weighing heavy on our equestrian community. Knowing that this article won’t go to print for three weeks has left me with the writer’s block of my life. The impact on our communities, our economy, and our daily life has been significant. I hope that by the … Read More

Springtime Mud on Horse Properties

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Across the Pacific Northwest many horse properties are showing the repercussions of a wet winter followed by spring precipitation. Muddy paddocks with miserable horses standing up to their ankles in filth aren’t fun for horses or their owners. Mud creates an unhealthy environment for a horse. It harbors bacterial and … Read More

Nature Nurtures

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“What I love about people (and I do love people) is that crises bring out the best in them. And the best people aren’t people, they’re animals.” – Stephen Colbert I’ll admit it, I’ve been rather sad lately. The world seems darker than usual. There’s a lot of bad news … Read More

*SOLD* 8722 Valley View Rd, Custer WA 98240

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This sensational country home on 5 acres surrounded by Australian fencing is the ideal location for farmstead living. Enclosed lean-to for animals. The home features main-floor living with 2 large bedrooms, a full bath, and a covered patio. The daylight basement has a separate entrance, being ideal for multi-generational living, … Read More

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