There’s a lot of talk about how to help veterans and active military personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression, brain injury, chronic pain and other mental and physical problems. Still, approximately 20 U.S. veterans commit suicide every day in this country. We obviously need to do more than talk. … Read More
The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. Our newest column will feature and celebrate young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! … Read More
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 12; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/19/2021; Clinical Signs: Cough, Fever, lethargy, Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 4/21/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Notes: The horse and 2 others in … Read More
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1;; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/13/2021; Clinical Signs: Cough, Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 4/16/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Notes: For more information about equine influenza go … Read More
Q: A little background info before my question. I have recently started looking after a small welsh mix pony a few days a week. He is really sweet and I love him to pieces but would love to be able to do more with him. He is about 10hh (so … Read More
Take an hour this month to do just 3 things & you’ll be ready for the next time you get stuck. Do you have a usable backup of your website? Do you have all necessary logins & passwords for your website, domain registrar, email-super admin? Is your email newsletter software … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 91; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: Not Reported; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Painful Neck, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 3/24/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination … Read More
Over the course of its 50-plus year history, the American Horse Council (AHC) has conducted numerous National Economic Impact Studies of the US horse industry, with the most recent study completed in 2017. The next study will take place in 2022. The challenges of 2020 and 2021 with the pandemic … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Not Reported; Number Exposed: 42; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 20; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/6/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Dribbling Urine, forelimb ataxia, grade 2 front limb ataxia, Grade 3 hindlimb ataxia, Hind … Read More
Each year, the Idaho Horse Council produces Idaho’s largest equine expo. The expo attracts exhibitors and spectators from across the United States. And this year’s expo gives us even more to celebrate after a missed year of horse events due to the pandemic. The 2021 expo, held at the Ford Idaho … Read More
