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Three converging threats are reshaping equine health this summer

Why Horse Owners Need to Rethink Bug Season in 2026  From mosquitoes to ticks to screwworm, new forces are reshaping equine health this summer – and 2026 marks a turning point  RAHWAY, N.J., Aug. 19, 2026 – A record-breaking El Niño weather pattern has arrived, and with it a potentially unexpected … Read More

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From Surviving to Thriving: Training a Rescue Horse

Once a rescue horse is healthy, settled, and comfortable in his new surroundings, the next chapter begins. This is where the relationship between horse and human really starts to take shape. Building trust takes time, especially when you don’t know exactly what a horse has experienced before coming to you. … Read More

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Calming the Anxious Horse: 4 Nutritional Ingredients to Consider 

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By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.  Horses can become anxious, tense, or overly reactive for many reasons. Trailering, changes in routine, unfamiliar surroundings, separation from herd mates, veterinary or farrier visits, and even everyday training can challenge a horse’s ability to remain calm and focused. Before reaching for a calming supplement, … Read More

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Giving a Rescue Horse a Second Chance

There is something deeply rewarding about giving a horse a second chance. For many of us, the thought of a horse facing neglect, an uncertain future, or an auction is enough to make us want to step in and help. But while the desire to save a horse comes from … Read More

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The Five Basics: Building a Well-Trained Horse

Good training doesn’t always mean teaching the fanciest maneuver or the most complicated trick. Before a horse can become a confident trail partner, a reliable ranch horse, or a successful show horse, he needs a solid foundation of basic skills—and those basics are worth revisiting throughout his life. Knowing when … Read More

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Updated phone number | Washington Wildfire Emergency: Support and Resources

Washington Wildfire Emergency: Support and resources from the Department of Commerce We want to provide you a better contact number for Rural Resources Community Action Agency serving Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille Counties. If you want to call Rural Resources, please use this number: 509-684-8421 These are agencies serving wildfire‑impacted … Read More

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Washington Wildfire Emergency: Support and resources from the Department of Commerce

Washington is currently under a State of Emergency due to severe wildfires impacting communities across the state. We are aware that some people have lost their homes, hearts are breaking and communities are rallying to support and rebuild. Many communities are facing urgent needs. The Department of Commerce is committed to supporting … Read More

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