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⚠️Warning: Graphic Content⚠️ Stallion Suffers Horrific Injury Escaping from Trap at Gov’t Wild Horse Roundup

Death toll rises to five as two more foals also die after helicopter chase in summer heat Additional Deaths Background About the American Wild Horse Campaign The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) is the nation’s leading wild horse protection organization, with more than 700,000 supporters and followers nationwide. AWHC is …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-8, 2023 – West Nile Virus – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian’s OfficeConfirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine August 02, 2023 – Conejos County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 4Facility Type: Private Facility August 03, 2023 – Elbert County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility August 03, 2023 – El Paso County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 4Facility …

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Mustang Champions Introduces Two New National Mustang Championship Competitions

Bobby Kerr I Mustang trainer extraordinaire, competitor and enthusiast. 3X PRCA Specialty Act of the Year. Photo by Ronda Gregorio.

Mustang Champions, a new partner with the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program, officially introduces two new mustang competitions: Mustang Classic and Mustang Challenge. The two new competitions are the first of their kind. Mustang Classic is a never-before English discipline competition scheduled for September 13-15, 2024 …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 27, 2023 – West Nile Virus – Weld County, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1 Number Exposed: UnknownGender: GeldingBreed: GradeOnset of Clinical Signs: 7/24/2023Clinical Signs: Weakness Ataxia Unable to RiseConfirmation Date: 7/27/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: Status Unknown For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/west-nile-virus See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website …

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New & Noteworthy: Mustang Heritage Foundation Partners with Extreme Cowboy Association

Mustang Heritage Foundation

The Mustang Heritage Foundation will partner with the Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA) again for their 2023 World Championships. The EXCA World Championships will be held November 1-5, 2023, in Glen Rose, TX. As part of the World Championship, Mustang Heritage Foundation and EXCA will produce the New Partner Race, a …

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AHC Annual Conference Inspires and Spurs Action in Denver  

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The staff of the American Horse Council: Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare & Regulatory Affairs Liaison), Brigid Shea (Government Affairs Liaison), Julie Broadway (President), Bailey McCollum (EWDC Data Analyst), Megan Arszman (Marketing & Communications) and Ashley Harkins (UHC Director).

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Horse Council (AHC) wrapped a trip out West with its 2023 Annual Conference on June 6. The enthusiasm for learning and combatting a growing list of missions filled a packed crowd of industry leaders and ardent enthusiasts.   Attendees heard updates on the actions of such committees as …

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Morris Animal Foundation Day declared by Gov. Jared Polis

Morris Animal Foundation

Denver/June 15, 2023 – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed June 15 as Morris Animal Foundation Day – a significant declaration as the Colorado-based Foundation today celebrates its 75th anniversary. The proclamation underscores Colorado’s commitment to the health and well-being of animals both within the state and globally, aligning with …

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