For the first time, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Redmond, Washington, and serving people with disabilities, will be livestreaming the 36th Annual Reins of Life Auction from its Murdock Arena on Saturday, April 24, 2021, beginning at 6:45 p.m. PT. The event will feature Auctioneer … Read More
This short survey is a follow-up to a nationwide survey that was circulated a year ago (Jan.-Feb. 2020) This data is being collected to determine where non-equestrians occupy horse camping sites, or trailheads, and assess the impact on equestrians. Please follow this link or click the button below to complete … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 45; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 12; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/6/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Dribbling Urine, forelimb ataxia-grade 2, Hind limb ataxia-grade 3, Partial paraphimosis, Confirmation Date: 3/9/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; … Read More
Los Angeles City Attorney to Write Ordinance Proposed Ordinance Sets Dangerous Precedent which could have a national impact Late Tuesday morning February 23rd, a member of the Los Angeles City Council asked the City Attorney to write an ordinance effectively banning rodeo and other animal exhibitions. If they succeed, this … Read More
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) causes respiratory disease, abortions and neurological disease. Transmission occurs via the respiratory system, with droplets of the virus being spread by mucus via snorting, coughing and human contact. If you are in a high-risk area where there’s a greater incidence of EHV-1 cases, the following tips … Read More
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Farm; Age: 7; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Mixed breed; Onset of Clinical Signs: Not Reported; Clinical Signs: Bilateral Nasal DIscharge, Fever; Confirmation Date: 3/4/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Notes: The horse that tested positive for … Read More
America’s National Trails System Course Description America’s National Trails System is an amazingly successful experiment in partnership-driven conservation and one of the natural gems of America. Some trails such as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Bellingham and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail are well known. Important routes of … Read More
If you’re setting up a new horse property or revamping an older one, there are certain amenities equestrian facilities in the Northwest must have to make caring for horses more pleasant. Let’s face it, taking care of livestock in the Pacific Northwest creates a unique list of requirements. Some of … Read More
A pleasant and interesting day trip for the inexperienced horse and rider is the four mile ride to the old Gold Hill Mine, located near the “T” where Whatcom, Skagit and Okanagan Counties meet. This is National Forest land, but the mine is a private mining claim. The area is … Read More
Join Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) for their “Legacy of Hope” Gala and online auction on Saturday, April 17, 2021. This important fundraiser will be held virtually, but it won’t be your average Zoom! ANT will be bringing their farm to your home with live introductions to many of … Read More
