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Outbreak Alerts: August 18, 2022 – West Nile Virus – Weld County, CO

February 7, 2024August 19, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 2Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 9Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Clinical Signs: Ataxia Teeth Grinding, Flaccid Paralysis, Cranial Nerve Deficits, Owner found horse stumbling and noted facial droopHorse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Status Unknown Notes: For more information about West Nile Virus go to: WNV factsheet. See past published Outbreak …

Explosive Performances at The Firecracker

August 22, 2022August 19, 2022 by Press

Photo Courtesy Laura Cowen - Performance Horse Photography

Courtesy Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association. Photographs by Performance Horse Photography. The Colorado Reined Cow Horse Association brought cow horses to the Cowboy State to celebrate Fourth of July at The Firecracker, presented by Discount Tire, which took place June 28-July 3 at Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas, Wyoming. With NRCHA …

Fall Triangle Horse Sale

August 19, 2022 by Press

2021 Triangle Fall Sale high seller, Driving Miss Em (Woody Be Tuff-Swing Thru The Drive by Hydrive Cat), selling for $90,000. Photo Courtesy AQHA.

The 43rd annual Triangle Fall Horse Sale, which recently changed ownership, is slated for the opening weekend of the Farnam AQHA and Adequan® Select World. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited for the return of the 43rd annual Triangle Fall Horse Sale, which is slated for October 28-29 during the …

Youth in Action – Piper Christofferson

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 by Colorado Horse Source

A budding rider uses the Douglas County 4-H program’s horseless horse project to prepare for her first horse. What is your name and age? Piper Christofferson, 8 (almost 9) How long have you been involved with horses? Four years! I started riding just before I turned 5. Do you have …

Heat Stress, Part 2: Horse Safety During Hot Weather

August 22, 2022August 17, 2022 by Press

By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian In Part 1 of this series, we discussed heat stress in dogs, which are very prone to overheating. Now, we’re moving on to horses. Horses are very proficient sweaters, making them some of the most efficient animals at cooling themselves …

Outbreak Alerts: West Nile Confirmed by State Vet

February 7, 2024August 16, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

State Veterinarian Confirms Equine West Nile Virus Case in Weld County Broomfield, Colo. — A three year old gelding residing in Weld County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) and is now recovering. The horse developed neurological symptoms in late July, including weakness, stumbling and poor muscle control. …

From My Saddle: A New Editor for Colorado Horse Source

August 16, 2022August 12, 2022 by Karen Pickering

Two magazines and counting for Colorado’s newest regional horse magazine! When I started on this adventure, the plan was to extend the reach of The Northwest Horse Source to Colorado. We already had a few distribution locations in Colorado, but after surveying the Colorado horse community, it was very apparent …

Industry News: Hay Steamers Add Hay Safety to Travel, Remove Bacteria & Dust, Boost Horse Respiratory Health

August 11, 2022 by Press

To ensure hay quality, reduce dust irritants, and maintain nutrients, hay steaming is the way to go for optimal horse health Recently The ECCO FEI World Championships were held in Herning, Denmar. Among scores of considerations for traveling with an equine to an international event, hay quality and gut health …

Outbreak Alerts: August 9, 2022 – West Nile Virus – Weld County, CO

February 7, 2024August 9, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Training FacilityAge: 3Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/20/2022Clinical Signs: Weakness Ataxia History Progressive neurologic symptoms over past 2-3 weeks; first observed occasional stumbling which progressed to intermittent ataxic/buckling legs when standing and walking.Confirmation Date: 8/4/2022Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Status Unknown Notes: A horse in Weld County has …

U.S. Drought – Locate Hay Now To Avoid Shortages This Winter

August 11, 2022August 9, 2022 by COHS Articles

Recently TheHorse.com spoke with Daniel McEvoy, PhD, who is an assistant research professor in climatology at the Western Regional Climate Center, in Reno, Nevada. The subject was purchasing hay during the current severe drought in the western U.S. In addition to the current drought, factors including gas prices, supply chain …