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The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2025
Business, Clubs/Organizations, Equestrian Lifestyle, Horse Health, Horse Keeping, Horse Safety, Horse Training, News, Products & ServicesIs returning with THE SPIRIT OF THE HORSE to the Northwest for the 25rd Year!... -
Outbreak Alerts: December 18, 2024 Potomac Horse Fever in Lewis County, WA
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse is... -
Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2024 Pigeon Fever in Canyon County, ID
Confirmed Case(s) – Outbreak Update Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private Facility Horse... -
Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2024 Strangles in Ada County, ID
Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Horse... -
Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2024 Strangles in Skagit County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Young horse... -
Release Muscular Tension in Your Horse – March 15, 2025 in Central Point, OR
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What are the First Signs of Cushing’s Disease in Horses?
(SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., November 21, 2024) Horses are the friends we didn’t know we needed... -
Oly Helps Unload the Hay. Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames.
Rider Wellness: Hay Season
Having Your Hay Delivered is Money Well Spent Normal people think of the seasons of... -
Photo Courtesy Kim Roe
Editor’s Postcard: Learning to Listen
Horses Don’t Always Want What People Think They Want Not that long ago the norm... -
Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, Senior Director, Equine Technical Innovation at Purina, demonstrates how to use a weight tape.
Purina Animal Nutrition announces ambition for every horse in America to reach optimal body condition
Their new horse weight management challenge, Through Thick and Thin, seeks to empower owners to... -
Outbreak Alerts: December 10, 2024 Equine Influenza in Whatcom County, WA
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1 Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: ShowgroundsComments: Horse went... -
Image Courtesy Boehringer Ingelheim
Survey Finds Half of Horse Owners Unaware of Lesser Known Stressors
Identify causes of stress to help prevent equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) Do you know... -
Photo Courtesy Kim Roe
Small Farm Makeover: Bedding Matters
Material and Technique Choices Save Time and Money We’re all interested in finding ways to... -
Training at home leads to safety and control on the trail. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole.
Trail Savvy: I Don’t Need All That Fancy Stuff
Trail Horses Need Training for Control and Safety I recently read one of Ty Evans’... -
PranaHorse Offers Complimentary Tickets for Volunteers to Attend “Energy Healing for Horses” Online Event
Portland, OR – December 5, 2024 – In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude to the... -
Photo Credit: Niki Curnell, NK Equine Photography
Cover Story: Ed Hamilton Rosales has a Passion for Helping Others
Knowledge and Experience is Essential for an Equine Insurance Agent Nothing in life is certain.... -
Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole
Trail Savvy: You’re Rushing!
Slow Down and Breathe for Effective Training Mr. Thomas, my high school band director, was... -
Outbreak Alert: November 21, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Orange County, CA
**Quarantine Released** Source: CDFA Number Exposed: 6Comments: November 19, 2024: The population of horses that were considered close... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 18, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Spokane County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Office. Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Training... -
Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.
Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet
Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 14, 2024 Strangles in Canyon County, ID
Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityHorse 1: Age: 16Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 14, 2024 Pigeon Fever in Canyon County, ID
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 2Facility Type: Private Facility Horse... -
Blanket hooks numbered corresponding to stall numbers. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.
Small Farm Makeover: Storage Tips for Barn Managers
Keeping Barns Organized and Clutter-Free Aids Safety and Sanity Norma Stein has ridden and owned... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 03, 2024 Strangles in Los Angeles County, CA
Source: Attending veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Stable Horse 1Age: 23Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure...
