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Colorado’s Western Dressage Association Welcomes Lynn Palm

Western Dressage Clinic participant Renee Anderson. (Photo: ©COHS)

With its roots in Colorado dating back to 2010, Western Dressage has a huge following of enthusiasts. Recently, the Publisher of Colorado Horse Source magazine Karen Pickering was invited by the Western Dressage Association of Colorado to the Lynn Palm clinic at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Palm …

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Horse Jobs: A Look at the Horses of the El Paso County Mounted Patrol

Horse Jobs: The El Paso County Mounted Patrol requires Nerves of Steel Friendly Disposition Athletic Prowess
Photo Credit: Colorado Horse Source

Job Requirement: Nerves of Steel, Friendly Disposition, Athletic Prowess Whether a fence dispute amidst the arid, rocky acres of this southeastern Colorado county, or working among throngs of rambunctious parade-goers, the horses behind the mounted patrol of El Paso County must  tolerate days of endurance training, noisy crowds, conflict management, …

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IEA Turns 21 Years Old and Adds ADULT Pilot Program for 2022-2023 Season

IEA ADULT Pilot Program

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has officially opened membership for their 21st season in 2022-2023 for all new and returning riders, coaches and teams. And, they are adding something NEW to this season’s competition programming – Adult competitors. For the past 20 years, IEA has provided competition opportunities …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 11, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Parker County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Outbreak Identifier: 5267 Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Horse Status: Euthanized; Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Parker County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 11, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Fort Bend County, TX

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Outbreak Identifier: 5267 Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Fort Bend County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s requirements …

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Petco is launching stores for a new group of customers: cows, goats and horses

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A rendering of the new Petco store in Floresville, Texas. Photo Courtesy CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/16/business/petco-stores-farm-animals/index.html

We all know Petco as a cat and dog retail market… make way for smaller, rural stores targeting farm animals. According to this article from CNN, horse owners will have more small town options for feed supplies, vaccination services, and grooming. New York (CNNBusiness) – Horses, cows, goats, pigs and …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 01, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic in Weld County, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Outbreak Identifier: 5257 Source: Colorado Department of Agriculture Suspected Case – No Quarantine Number Suspected: 1;Facility Type: Showgrounds;Notes: The Colorado Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office was recently notified of an equine neurologic case in Weld county. The State Veterinarian’s Office has been collaborating with the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary …

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Colorado Horse Council Needs Committee Members

Become part of the development and growth of Colorado’s equine industry. The Colorado Horse Council is a membership driven organization promoting and protecting the interests of the Colorado equine industry. It is important to find members with the skills, talents and time necessary to do the tasks associated with program development, …

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