Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A horse at a farm in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with a veterinarian and practicing biosecurity recommendations. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. All information is sourced … Read More
Growing up in Anchor Point, Alaska as a precocious and involved youngster, I was often the recipient of local support. Whether it was the local businesses sponsoring my run for rodeo queen or receiving the Elks and Realtor scholarships as a senior in high school, community backing was ever present. My … Read More
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A private facility in Pierce County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with the vet and taking temperatures. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. … Read More
Trail courses are fun for horses and riders and can be beneficial for the natural environment. Landscaping a trail course with native plants can provide food and habitat for native insects and wildlife. Add in old logs and brush and rock piles, and you have the perfect habitat for other … Read More
Q: I just got some lavender extract paste can I make horse treats with it? If I can what should I put in them? –Jamie A: Lavender can be used in making horse treats of almost any type you wish. Most horses will like the flavor, though it’s useful to … Read More
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner and a private veterinarian are managing and self quarantining the facility. For more information about Strangles go to … Read More
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Farm; Notes: A horse at a farm in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles. Two horses were exposed but have tested negative. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. All information is sourced … Read More
The Montana Center for Horsemanship, in partnership with University of Montana, Western, is hosting the first national Natural Horsemanship Conference, Of Horse, Human, and Nature, focused on natural horsemanship education in the 21st century September 9–11 in Dillon, Montana. This conference will bring to Montana leading names, speakers, presenters, and experts … Read More
Article by Wild Beauty Foundation Staff In 2018, Los Angeles based writer and director Ashley Avis was tasked with creating the modern-day reimagining of Black Beauty for the silver screen. The film, which would later be acquired by Disney, would change the course of her life forever. An equestrian since … Read More
In today’s world, biosecurity measures have become increasingly common in our day-to-day lives. Still, veterinarians frequently see outbreaks of infectious diseases in horse stables across the United States. These outbreaks can have detrimental effects on horse health, trigger long lasting movement restrictions, and cause deep financial hardships for owners and … Read More
