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New in Books – Unwanted

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The Causes and Effects of America’s Horse Population Crisis By Christina Keim Any horse with a change of circumstances can become unwanted.  The unwanted are racetrack rejects, excess ranch stock, foals that did not live up to their breeder’s expectations. They are aged Amish cart horses, horses with chronic lameness …

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The Places I Go, the People I Meet

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Bob Long and his horse on a recent trip to the Oregon Coast. Photo by Raina Gabbard.

Inspiration Comes from a Clinic Student My summer has been busy with travel, judging working equitation shows, and teaching clinics. I feel fortunate to meet people of all ages, types, abilities, and backgrounds, and horses are the same all over the world—they fill me with joy. Horses humble us, make …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 06, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Wichita County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Comments: General notes: Quarantined 5/7/25. Quarantines will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff work closely with the owners and local veterinarians to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures. For more information:  https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 06, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Kaufman County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Comments: General notes: Quarantined 4/23/25. Quarantines will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff work closely with the owners and local veterinarians to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures. For more information:  https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia …

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So you want to buy a horse…Key Insights into Horse Conformation and Evaluation – September 13, 2025 – Denver, CO

Learn the essentials of a pre-purchase examination, assessing the horse’s physical structure in order to evaluate its soundness and suitability for its intended use. This informative clinic focuses on horse conformation and other important considerations and helps determine “if this horse is for you”. Explore the principles of equine conformation …

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Cutting-Edge Therapies Benefit Horses and Humans

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New Pain Relief Protocol Developed by EicOsis May Help Horses Survive Laminitis Observing and examining what nature provides has kept veterinarians and physicians busy for centuries. Discoveries made in soil and from the insects that crawl around on it will continue to make life immeasurably better for the animal kingdom …

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