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Small Farm Makeover: Fire Safety in Equestrian Stable Barns

Fire Safety
Consult your local fire department to improve fire safety in your barn and let them get familiar with your property in case of an emergency.

Your local fire department is a great resource. This year alone, 77 horses have already died in the U.S due to barn fire—already in June, surpassing the annual average for the last three years. One of my responsibilities, as an architect, is to design buildings that safeguard the health and …

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Regional Equine Entities Join Forces for Community Benefit

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The Colorado Horse Source is proud to announce that it will serve as the official publication of the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Denver, Colorado, February 23–26, 2023. The event historically presents four days of horse-focused clinics, trade-show shopping, and educational opportunities for those who are active in the horse …

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Trainer’s Corner: Ken McNabb’s Colt-Starting Tips

Release, timing, calm attitude, and patience make all the difference when starting colts.

Author: Ken McNabb Get Started on the Right Foot In my three-week certification series, I present a variety of colt-starting highlights. Here are the top four for you to keep in mind. I want my colts right away to learn that they get a release when they give to pressure, …

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Outbreak Alerts: October 16, 2022 – West Nile Virus – Millard County, UT

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Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Facility Type: Private Facility Comments: One (1) horse has been confirmed positive for West Nile Virus in Millard County, UT. The horse is affected and alive. For more information, go to: WNV Factsheet. See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: October 15, 2022 – Strangles – Fremont County, WY

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Attending Veterinarian & State Animal Health Official Confirmed Case: Voluntary Quarantine  Number Confirmed: 5Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding Facility Comments: Strangles (Streptococcus equi var. equi) was confirmed in 5 (five) horses at a an equine college facility in Fremont County, WY. For more information, go to: Strangles …

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