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Fencing Considerations for Horse Properties – Focus on Safety, Appearance, Chore Efficiency, and Budget when Planning Fencing Projects

Photos from Alayne Blickle.

Horse owners agree that a well-fenced property is a beautiful sight and the cornerstone to proper management. When building or modifying a horse property, a primary consideration is what type of fencing to choose, and many great options are available. Here are a few guidelines to help you make a … Read More

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Standing Still and Quiet – Teach Your Horse to Stay Put Without Being Tied

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I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too much to ask, so it’s one of the first skills I train. Here’s how I teach my equines to “whoa” without being tied.   Standing Still Whether it’s stepping away from your horse … Read More

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Outbreak Update: March 1, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Orange County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 4; Number Suspected: 5; Number Exposed: 86; Notes: Two (2) additional horses on this premises have been confirmed positive for EHV-1 with five (5) additional presumptive positive horses pending confirmation. All of these positive horses displayed fever only and no neurological … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 1, 2022 – Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Restrictions: A horse at a private facility in Pierce County has tested positive for Equine Influenza. The owner kept horse separate from 3 others when purchased and is working with a private vet. They are practicing good biosecurity … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: February 28, 2022 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Farm; Notes: A horse on a farm in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles and the premises is under a  voluntary quarantine and working with private vet on biosecurity and treatment. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet.  … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: February 25, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Los Angeles County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 20; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 2/22/2022; Clinical Signs: neurologic; Confirmation Date: 2/24/2022; Horse Status: Euthanized; Notes: A 20-year-old Warmblood gelding in Los Angeles county displaying neurological signs on February 22nd was confirmed positive for … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: February 25, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Orange County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2; Number Suspected: 9; Number Exposed: 86; Age: 10; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 2/22/2022; Clinical Signs: Fever; Confirmation Date: 2/24/2022; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Age: 16; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: … Read More

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Outbreak Update: February 25, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Riverside County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 21; Number Suspected: 5; Facility Type: Showgrounds; Notes: Update 2/25/22 previous alerts: 2416, 2424, 2430, 2432, 2436: Two (2) additional horses that had attended the event in Riverside county and had subsequently returned to their home premises, or were exposed to horses … Read More

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Premier Equestrian Recycles More Than 2 million Pounds of Material Each Year

A commitment to clean, affordable materials has made Premier Equestrian one of the most eco-friendly horse arena companies in North America. Many of Premier Equestrian’s top-selling products are made from repurposed materials that would otherwise have ended up in a landfill. “We take our environmental responsibility quite seriously and we … Read More

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USHJA Partners with Free Ride Equestrian on Limited Edition Co-Branded Collection

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association has teamed up with inventive equestrian apparel brand Free Ride Equestrian for a limited edition co-branded collection available now. The collaboration is inspired by USHJA’s passion for the Hunter/Jumper community and Free Ride Equestrian’s modern take to creating comfortable, unrestrictive performance apparel. The limited edition … Read More

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