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Nonprofit Equine Cushing’s Group offers Testing Cost Rebate

Attention Owners of Cushing’s Horses Diagnosed by TRH Response Test  Some horses with Cushing’s/PPID have normal levels of the hormone ACTH but test positive with a TRH stimulation test. How can you monitor their response to medication when ACTH is normal to start with? Testing adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels is the usual …

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Outbreak Update: May 6, 2022 – Outbreak Update at BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Facility

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Bureau of Land Management Number Confirmed: 129; Facility Type: Public Venue; Breed: Mustang; Clinical Signs: A respiratory condition characterized by mild/moderate fever, coughing or nasal discharge, depression, labored breathing; Horse Status: 119 Deceased; Notes- Update May 5, 202: Culture and microscopic examination of samples obtained at necropsy have identified the bacteria …

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First in California Mountain Trail Course at Monty Roberts’ Farm

April 30, 2022 Solvang, CA: World-renowned Mark Bolender of Bolender Horse Park and the Bolender Method™ has built an International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA) certified mountain trail course at Monty Roberts’ Flag Is Up Farms, the first IMTCA-approved course in the state of California. “It was an honor to meet the Roberts’ family and to design and build an IMTCA …

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Outbreak Update: May 3, 2022 – Equine Influenza in Fremont County, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Bureau of Land Management Number Confirmed: 119; Facility Type: Public Venue; Breed: Mustang; Clinical Signs: A respiratory condition characterized by mild/moderate fever, coughing or nasal discharge, depression, labored breathing; Horse Status: 119 Deceased; Notes: Update May 2, 2022 Situation Report Summary: On April 23, 2022 9 horses were found dead in …

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ResqRanch – Evergreen, Colorado Animal Sanctuary Works to Educate, Inspire, and Transform Horse Training

Emblaze raced 51 times in her racing career and now enjoys the good life at The ResQRanch. All photos courtesy ResQRanch

Dr. Jena Questen is a veterinarian and professional animal trainer who’s passionate about helping animals of all kinds. As a veterinarian who combines traditional and holistic veterinary medicine, she also uses the science of animal behavior to improve the lives of horses, dogs, cats, and even pet fish. Her wish is …

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Stallions – Can We Improve their Welfare? Alternative Methods for the Management of Breeding Stallions

Ulke Jildert, a purebred Friesian stallion owned by Dawn Ianson of British Columbia. Photo permission of Dawn Ianson

Breeding stallions are some of the most expensive horses in the world.  Their semen can sell for millions of dollars so it’s reasonable for their owners to want to keep them safe. This commercial value has often led to stallions being kept in conditions that limit their ability to express …

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Create Climate Resilience on Your Horse Property – 6 Ways Horse Owners Can Help the Earth

Rotational grazing improves pasture productivity. Photos from Alayne Blickle

Climate change is a defining issue of our time, and we’re at a pivotal moment. From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and increasing at a mind-numbing rate. Climate resilience is the …

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