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Outbreak Alerts Update: February 21, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic, Spokane County, WA

July 29, 2024February 21, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 9Number Exposed: 27Number Euthanized: 5Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Update 2/21/2024: In the outbreak in Spokane County, horses have experienced the abortion and neurologic forms of the disease. The last EHM case reported on the quarantined premises was on 2/15/24. There is NO evidence of lateral … Read More

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Trainer’s Corner: Do a Pre-Ride Safety Check

February 21, 2024 by Scott DePaolo

Correctly fitting protective headgear is always a good idea for safety while riding.

Pay Attention to Four Crucial Areas It was an ordinary late summer day—dry and warm, the perfect moment to be on horseback. We had been riding daily since mid June and had led almost 1000 kids, ages 8 to 10, out on trail rides. Most of them were first-time riders, … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses

February 16, 2024 by Equine Guelph

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from Equine Guelph Horses are masters at picking up on our body language but how good are we at seeing theirs? Discover the fascinating body language of horses with youth from all over the world! Students from all over the world have participated in Equine Guelph’s Horse Behavior & Safety … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: February 08, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic, Spokane County, WA

July 29, 2024February 13, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 5 Number Exposed: 27Number Euthanized: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: On 1/26/2024 a mare was presented to a private veterinary clinic where it was diagnosed with pleuropneumonia and euthanized due to a poor prognosis and financial constraints. On January 31st a mare aborted without showing other signs of … Read More

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Editor’s Postcard: Seek Out Quality Instruction

February 13, 2024 by Kim Roe

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Successful Riders are Not Always Good Teachers Recently a video going around social media featured clips of a jumping lesson taught by an elite equestrian to a group of young riders. The trainer, a former world champion, repeatedly berated her students, yelled at them, and at one point said, “Either … Read More

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Community News: What Makes a Good Instructor?

February 8, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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CHA Region One Conference is February 29 – March 3 By Phil Peterson – CHA Region 1 Director Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA has a new website. Visit www.CHA.Horse for more … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: February 07, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory, Benton County, OR

July 29, 2024February 7, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 2 Number Exposed: 55 Facility Type: Training Facility Horse 1: Age: 6Gender: GeldingBreed: Thoroughbred (TB)Usage: EventingOnset of Clinical Signs: 2/3/2024Clinical Signs: CoughingConfirmation Date: 2/5/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Unvaccinated Horse 2: Age: 9Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 2/3/2024Clinical Signs: DiarrheaConfirmation Date: 2/5/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Vaccinated Comments: The only sign noted in horse 2 was diarrhea, which was … Read More

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Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released

February 7, 2024 by Press

The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and … Read More

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Cover Story: The 38th Annual Idaho Horse Expo

February 5, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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State’s Largest Horse Expo Returns April 5-7, 2024 by Idaho Expo Staff The 38th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 5–7, 2024 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. This event is perfect for anyone who is interested in horses, training, and riding—from dressage to colt … Read More