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Outbreak Alerts: April 28, 2025 Equine Influenza in Kittitas County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 3Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Under vet care and self quarantine For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: April 28, 2025 Equine Influenza in Spokane County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 8Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Under vet care. For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they … Read More

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Trainer’s Corner: Is Your Horse Supple?

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Photo by Kim Roe

Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Improving Your Horse’s Flexibility Riding a horse who has achieved a high degree of suppleness gives a wonderful feeling to its rider. A supple horse moves fluidly and freely over the ground. Its hind legs reach well under its body while bending the joints of … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: April 14, 2025 Equine Influenza in King County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2Facility Type: Private Facility Comments: Under vet care. For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and … Read More

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Business Profile: Lazaris Sport Horses

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Photo by Julia Ann Photography

Celeste Lazaris Helps Clients See, Connect, and Relieve their Horse’s Pain Why did you get started in business? Horses saved my life as a kid, and I wanted to spend my life looking for ways to give back to them. What is your history with horses? I worked with troubled … Read More

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Small Farm Makeover: How to Use and Build Temporary Fencing

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This temporary fence incorporates small wood posts and half-inch poly tape to keep overweight horses off a lush hay field. It helps discourage wildlife too. Photo by Kim Roe

Portable, Short-Term Fences Help Manage Equine Properties It’s important to begin a discussion about temporary fencing by saying that this type of fence should only be used inside the perimeters of solid, safe, permanent fencing.  Temporary fencing is a good way to divide pastures quickly and easily. It’s a way … Read More

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Energy Healing for Horses – June 12, 2025 – Virtual

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Embark on a remarkable journey of wellness and transformation for both you and your beloved horse. In this captivating workshop, you will unlock the secrets of subtle energy and discover how to harness its power to create balance, harmony, and vibrant health in your horse’s life. See event info here: … Read More

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Energy Healing for Horses – April 10, 2025 – Virtual

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Embark on a remarkable journey of wellness and transformation for both you and your beloved horse. In this captivating workshop, you will unlock the secrets of subtle energy and discover how to harness its power to create balance, harmony, and vibrant health in your horse’s life. See event info here: … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts – April 02, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Alameda County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 75 Horse 1:Age: 22 Gender: Mare Breed: Trakhener Clinical Signs: ataxia, limb edema, trouble urinating Comments: A 22-year-old Trakehner mare from Alameda County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The mare is currently under veterinary care at … Read More

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Media Barn – New in Books: The Illustrated Guide to Saddle Fitting

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Image Courtesy Trafalgar Square Books

An Easy Visual Reference to Insuring Health, Comfort, and Performance for You and Your Horse by  Beverly Harrison If horseback riders could do one thing that would save them money, ensure their horse’s health and performance, and help them ride better (and feel better afterward), it would be assuring that … Read More

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