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Outbreak Alerts: March 05, 2024 Strangles in Los Angeles County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Attending veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: StableAge: 17Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 2/28/2024Clinical Signs: Fever, inappetence, lethargyConfirmation Date: 3/4/2024Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Unvaccinated For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Cover Story: Columbia Equine Hospital of Gresham, Oregon

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Columbia Equine Hospital
Photo by Paul Duff, DVM

40 Years of Expert Equine Care Finding exceptional veterinary care for our horses has become more difficult in recent years. There seems to be fewer veterinarians willing to provide ambulatory care services over large areas, fewer options for 24/7 emergency care, and fewer equine hospitals equipped with the necessary staff, … Read More

Georgia Boot Renews Partnership with 4-H Through 2026

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Images Courtesy Georgia Boot

Partnership Supports 4-H Leaders Through Youth Trailblazer Program NELSONVILLE, Ohio (February 2024) – Georgia Boot, America’s hardest-working boot for more than 85 years, is extending its partnership through 2026 with 4-H by creating promotional programs that directly benefit 4-H clubs in local communities and nationally. For more than 100 years, … Read More

Create an Advertising Calendar!

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Planning an advertising calendar is crucial for organized and effective marketing. Here’s a simple outline for a monthly advertising calendar: I have always enjoyed working with my customers on their advertising. It may seem like a great deal of work but actually if you follow this step by step, you … Read More

Media Barn Book Review: Shoeing the Modern Horse

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Shoeing the Modern Horse
Image Courtesy Horse and Rider Books

The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care By Steven Kraus with Katie Navarra Horses’ hooves are integral to their overall health, their athletic ability, and ultimately, their longevity. But not all horses are the same. The individual needs of each horse require an understanding of responsible, informed hoofcare … Read More

From My Saddle: Change is Inevitable

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Change
My best friend’s husband, Duke, created this beautiful plaque for me commemorating 28 years of the Northwest Horse Source.

Moving Forward and Embracing Digital Communication 2023 was a year of big changes for The Northwest Horse Source. The November/December issue was the final print edition of the magazine and we’re now an all-digital magazine and website. This was a tough decision for me, but the print version of the … Read More

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