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Call to Action: Write Congress to Release Funding in Support of the Old Guard

June 15, 2022June 13, 2022 by Dana Willett

Image from CNN's April 2022 story reporting 'life-threatening" conditions for military horses

(Washington, D.C., June 13, 2022): Several weeks ago, the American Horse Council was made aware of some concerns regarding the conditions of the facilities housing the soldiers and horses of The Old Guard at Arlington Cemetery. The 3d U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as “The Old Guard,” is the oldest active-duty …

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American Horse Council 2022 Annual Conference Highly Successful – Watch Recap

June 12, 2022 by Dana Willett

(Washington, D.C., June 10, 2022): The American Horse Council hosted a highly successful 2022 Annual Conference June 5th – 7th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. attended by 150 of the equine industry’s leaders and stakeholders. AHC Board Chair, Dr Rick Mitchell stated, “We couldn’t be more pleased …

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Horse Jobs: Interscholastic Equestrian Association Seeks Director of Resource Development

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by Dana Willett

New full time position can can work remotely and flextime! Position Overview The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic equestrian to lead a new department of Resource Development. The department will focus on two main purposes: 1) Sponsorship Expansion and 2) Donor Cultivation & Development-effectively increasing the …

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Outbreak Alert: June 8, 2022 – EHV-Neurologic in San Mateo CA

June 8, 2022 by Dana Willett

Source: State vet office. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 7; Gender: Mare; Breed: Holsteiner; Clinical Signs: fever, mild neurological signs; Confirmation Date: 6/6/2022; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: A 7-year-old Holsteiner mare in San Mateo County displaying fever followed by mild …

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Why Bute Doesn’t Work with Endocrine-Related Laminitis

June 8, 2022June 6, 2022 by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types of laminitis. Both you and your veterinarian are anxious to relieve your horse’s pain when there is laminitis. The first thing reached for is usually phenylbutazone or another NSAID drug …

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Outbreak Alert: June 4, 2022 – Strangles in Spokane County, WA

June 4, 2022 by Dana Willett

Source: State vet office. Confirmed Case – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: Under private vet care and biosecurity measures implemented. For more information go to Strangles factsheet.

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606 156th St NE, Arlington WA ~ Equestrian Classic

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by Shelli Churchill

Immaculately maintained Equestrian Classic ~ 4 bdrm home with so many features I had to attach the list separately. There is also an adorable 2 bdrm 2nd home on the property (currently rented). 2 primary suites, one on main floor and one on upper floor. Home was updated in 2020 …

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Outbreak Alert: June 2, 2022 – EHV-1 Neurologic in San Mateo County, CA

June 3, 2022 by Dana Willett

Source: CDFA Number Confirmed: 1; Exposed: 300 Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 19; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/28/2022; Clinical Signs: Fever, limb edema, ataxia, recumbency.; Confirmation Date: 6/2/2022; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Additional information available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/equine_herpes_virus.html; For more information go to EHM factsheet.

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Outbreak Alert: June 2, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy in Clackamas County, Oregon

June 2, 2022 by Dana Willett

Source: Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Ranch; Notes: A horse from Clackamas County recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). After exhibiting neurologic symptoms, the owners called a private veterinarian to examine the animal and collect a sample for testing. Unfortunately, the horse was later humanely euthanized—a …

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Equina’s Keragard Keeps Hooves and Hair Healthy

May 31, 2022 by Press

Hoof health is an important factor in keeping our horses sound and happy. Especially if you live in a wet area like Washington State, we want those feet to have the best quality in order to maintain properly. Keragard is a liquid biotin product with 15 mg of biotin, which creates …

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