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Outbreak Alerts: October 31, 2024 – West Nile Virus – Prowers County, CO

October 31, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Stable Horse 1: Age: 18Gender: StallionBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Horse ShowOnset of Clinical Signs: 10/17/2024Clinical Signs: Weakness AtaxiaHorse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status Unknown For more information about West Nile Virus go to: WNV factsheet. See past published Outbreak …

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

October 28, 2024 by Press

For a limited time, receive a free digital download of Clinton’s Hobbling and Leg Restraints Series Prevention is better than cure. That’s Clinton’s belief when it comes to hobble-training horses. You’re better off teaching your horse not to panic when his feet are restricted than waiting for an accident to happen. …

Trainer’s Corner: Force or Fear as Motivation?

October 26, 2024 by Ben Longwell

Photo Credit: Natalie Longwell

Good Training Focuses on the Mental and Emotional State of Horses Many times, as we work with our horses we have a physical goal in mind—we want them to accomplish something specific such as getting in the trailer, standing still or moving when told, or performing a flying lead change. …

Outbreak Alert: October 25, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Medina County, TX

October 25, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia in a quarter horse on a Medina County premises. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff are …

Join Vista Verde Ranch for a Horsemanship Clinic this Fall

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 by Press

Exciting news! We’re bringing back our horsemanship clinic stay this fall from October 31 – November 4 and we’re hoping you’ll join us! During a traditional stay with us, we offer trail rides and clinics that help riders progress but, it can leave you pining for just a little more. This clinic …

Georgia Boot Supports 4-H “Beyond Ready” Initiative Set to Expand Reach to Support 10 Million Youth by 2030

October 21, 2024 by Press

Image Courtesy Emily Snayd

NELSONVILLE, OH. (October 9, 2024) – As part of its long-term partnership with 4-H, Georgia Boot, America’s hardest-working boot for more than 85 years, supports the upcoming “Beyond Ready” initiative that launched today. “Beyond Ready” is an initiative that seeks to expand the reach of 4-H to 10 million youth …

Feature Story: Adopting Mustangs

October 18, 2024 by Karen Batt

Photo Credit: Dave Anasazi

Know What’s Necessary to Bring a Wild Horse Home Horses go by horse rules, and respect for human beings is not one of them. Wild mustangs speak the same language as other horses, but up until capture they have a clean slate as far as people are concerned. Personally, I …

TEAM DURANGO® HEADS TO WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO

October 25, 2024October 17, 2024 by Press

Saddle Bronc Rider Zeke Thurston. Images Provided by Kaycie Timm.

Twelve Team Durango® Athletes to Compete in the 2024 NFR Nelsonville, Ohio (October 2024) – Twelve Team Durango® athletes will compete this year in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association® (PRCA) Wrangler National Finals Rodeo® (NFR), the most prestigious rodeo in the world. The 66th annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo® kicks …

Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety

October 16, 2024 by Press

In the upcoming course, veterinary professionals will educate riders on what they need to know to maintain a mounted patrol horse’s health and safety. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Equine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills October 10, 2024 – by Ashley Vargo Texas A&M University System veterinarians and Texas A&M AgriLife educational development specialists are collaborating to deliver a new training program to educate mounted patrol units throughout the nation on all the skills needed to care for their …

Starting Over Equine Training Clinic – Indian Hills, CO

October 15, 2024 by Press

October 12, 2024 to October 19, 2024 at 9:30am See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/starting-over-equine-training-clinic

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