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Equine Coronavirus in the Pacific Northwest

What You Should Know About this Emerging Disease by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Recently equine coronavirus has been getting attention as an emerging equine disease.  Coronavirus has been around forever, but until the last few years had not been considered a very serious cause of disease. Coronaviruses are a … Read More

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One Hundred and Four Horses

A Memoir of Farm and Family, Africa and Exile by Mandy Retzlaff A letter is handed to you. In broken English, it tells you that you must now vacate your farm; that this is no longer your home, for it now belongs to the crowd on your doorstep. Then the … Read More

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 3

How to Work with Nature for Proper Barn Ventilation by Mark P. Dangelo   Working in harmony with nature and unique geographic surroundings is a cornerstone of sustainable designs, especially when it comes to agricultural solutions. It’s also easier and economically beneficial.  Proper ventilation usually falls behind other horse care … Read More

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Really nice truck! Well-maintained! Lots of power!   Here are a few more photos: http://skagit.craigslist.org/cto/5077810680.html Leather HEATED seats Automatic Transmission Air Conditioning Memory seat Heated mirrors Rear window defroster 3-door Driver & Passenger Electric Seat Controls Lumbar support Rear seat vents/cup holders Front reading lamps Electronic rearview mirror w/compass Garage … Read More

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****SOLD**** B&W 5th Wheel Hitch – Like New – $450 – Blaine, WA

Like new B&W model 3000 5th Wheel. I just purchased truck but don’t need the hitch. Details: • 18,000 GTW • 4,500 VTW • Easily convert from a hitch to level bed • Requires no mounting rails to secure the hitch to the truck bed • Vibration dampening polyurethane bushings … Read More

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****SOLD**** RARE FIND! 1994 Ford F250 XLT 4X4 King Cab Long Box – $10900 – Blaine, WA

SOLD!   Here are a few more photos: http://skagit.craigslist.org/cto/5077832018.html   4 Wheel Drive 3L Turbo Diesel 5 speed manual transmission Electric windows Electric driver’s seat controls Lumbar support Electric sport mirrors Center console/cup holders or extra seat Visor Running boards Good tires Aluminum wheels Rear sliding window   Bug guard … Read More

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New Bellingham Safeway Donates $10,000 to Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center

Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center

The Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center will hold a ribbon cutting to unveil arena improvements made possible by the generous donation from Safeway. The ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at 1884 Kelly Road, Bellingham, WA. “Safeway and its employees have a solid record of … Read More

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Exciting New Sport Horse Organization Launches

Sport Horse

  Arabian Sport Horse Alliance Board MD, USA – The Arabian Sport Horse Alliance has launched! With a “big tent” orientation, the independent Arabian Sport Horse Alliance is dedicated to creating opportunities for owners, breeders, trainers, and exhibitors of purebred Arabian, Anglo-Arabian, Shagya Arabian, and part-bred Arabian sport horses and … Read More

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Federal Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Slaughter of American Horses

Slaughter

Animal welfare organizations support Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 22, 2015) — Federal lawmakers today introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and protect the public from consuming toxic horse … Read More

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April 2015 Cover Story: Bickford Trailers – With You for the Ride

Bickford Trailers – With You for the Ride by Dustin Rindal Bickford Ford was established in 1934 by Lawrence Bickford in downtown Snohomish, WA with one goal in mind: to serve the region’s automotive needs. For four generations the Bickford Family has continued to focus on offering the highest level … Read More

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