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From My Saddle: Horse Time

Memories
Working Chip

Saddle Up and Make Some Memories It’s been fairly dry this winter in Colorado, and with temperatures from subzero to the 60s you never know what to expect. I can think of many excuses to not work my horse when the weather isn’t ideal or when I tell myself I’m … Read More

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The Marley Project joins the Seen Through Horses Campaign in May 2024

A session with one of our rescue horses. Photo Courtesy JA Media Productions.

Join The Marley Project, Inc. in spreading awareness of the power of horses in mental health and personal growth during Mental Health Awareness Month. Camden, SC – Horses have been incorporated into various human health and wellness services for many years, however involving horses within the context of mental health is relatively … Read More

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Cover Story: Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice

Equine Evergreen Veterinary Practice
The EEVP Team: Dr. Jerry Washburn, Breeding Manager Sam Mackey, Dr. Rachel Micek, Scarlett (Horse), Dr. Brittany Davis, and Foaling Manager Jackie Devato. Photo Courtesy Equine Evergreen Veterinary Practice.

Monroe, Washington Veterinarians Announce New Exciting Location and Facility by Brittany Davis, DVM Spring is here and that means foaling and breeding season is in full swing. If you’ve been thinking about breeding your mare and dreaming of a foal in your barn next year, you need an experienced, proven … Read More

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Media Barn: New in Books – No Bored Horses

No Bored Horses

Essential Enrichment for Happy Equines By Amanda Goble Today, horses are thought of as family members, athletic partners, teachers, and therapists. Most of us do our best to give them all the benefits that domestic life can offer such as comfortable stalls, carefully prepared and regular meals with vitamins and … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 28, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Los Angeles County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: 10Number Euthanized: 2 Horse 1: Age: 4Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: RacingHorse Status: Euthanized;  Horse 2: Age: 8Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: RacingConfirmation Date: 3/20/2024Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: A 4–year–old Quarter Horse gelding and an 8–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in Los Angeles County were confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). A confirmed EIA positive equid … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 28, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Riverside County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 4Number Exposed: 21Number Euthanized: 4 Horse: 1Age: 2Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: RacingConfirmation Date: 1/2/2024Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: One of the twenty-two (22) remaining exposed horses tested positive for EIA on the sixty (60) day retest. This two-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was euthanized. The remaining … Read More

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1518 Harksell Road, Ferndale WA 98248 – Equestrian Estate with Private Airstrip!

Private Airstrip

Images Source: https://www.allisonblakerealestate.com Private Airstrip access with Hangar on Equestrian Estate. With frontage on the Meadowmist Airport, this immaculate property features a 50’ X 60’ hangar that even the most discerning pilot will appreciate. Adorable horse barn with 3 stalls with attached runs and private paddocks, hay storage, a 120’ … Read More

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Small Farm Makeover: Free and Natural Insect Control

Natural Insect Control
Image Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Free and Natural Insect Control One of my favorite times of year is the March/April time frame when swallows begin returning to the Pacific Northwest. These vivacious little birds overwinter in Central America and return to North America in time for the spring nesting season.  These pretty little birds provide … Read More

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Trail Savvy: No Round Pen? No Problem!

round pen
Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Find Horse Training Success in Less-than-ideal Situations A round pen is one of those items that has been on my wish list for a while. Everywhere you look, it seems that a round pen is a “must-have” piece of equipment if you’re going to be serious about your horsemanship; I … Read More

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