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Outbreak Alerts: January 03, 2025 Strangles in Thurston County, WA

January 5, 2025 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse traveled to Oregon State University veterinary hospital for colic surgery and strangles diagnosed. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Cover Story: The Balance Through Movement Method™

February 1, 2025January 3, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

This horse shows significant positive changes in its physical shape and function before (top) and after having the Balance Through Movement Method. Photos by Kaser Equine

A Holistic Approach to Equine Nerve Compression The Balance Through Movement Method™ (BTMM) was born out of the necessity to address the persistent issues surrounding undiagnosed lameness in horses. Developed by competitive rider and professional horse trainer Celeste Lazaris, this innovative approach arose from her frustration with the lack of …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s January 2025 Issue

January 30, 2025January 1, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

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Trainer’s Corner: Happy Foot Work

December 30, 2024 by Kim Roe

Shift the horse’s weight to the opposite leg before attempting to pick up their foot. Photo Courtesy Kim Roe.

Four Tips for Handling Your Horse’s Feet without Stress Imagine how it feels for a prey animal like a horse to have their foot held and manipulated by a predator species like a human. It’s truly amazing they ever let us touch their feet! If we come to the horse …

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Idaho Horse Expo 2025

February 3, 2025December 29, 2024 by Press

The 39th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 4-6, 2025 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. If you are a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event. The Expo features internationally known clinicians as well as local clinicians and trainers. The featured …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 26, 2024 Strangles in Kittitas County, WA

December 29, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse was voluntarily isolated and treated with antibiotics and antipyretics. Recovered after treatment. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: December 28, 2024 Coronavirus in Kitsap County, WA

December 29, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private Facility For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts