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  • EHV - Equine Herpes Virus
    Colorado Horse News,  Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy – Positive Horse in Colorado

    May 9, 2017 / No Comments

    A 17-year old quarter horse mare used for barrel racing was diagnosed with Equine Herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Grand Junction,  Mesa County, Colorado. The mare is recovering from urinary incontinence and hindlimb ataxia. The premises with a total of 10 horses is quarantined with restricted movement and all horses having temperatures taken twice daily. As of this date no further horses have shown signs of the disease.

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    Alfalfa Cubes Cause Disease in Horses

    FDA Cautions Horse Owners Not to Feed Recalled Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes due to Reports of Illness and Death

    January 30, 2023

    2019 Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival Coverage

    January 25, 2019
    Impulsion - Training Scale

    What is impulsion?

    January 30, 2017
  • EIA Positive Horse in Colorado
    Colorado Horse News,  Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) – EIA Positive Horse in Colorado

    May 8, 2017 / No Comments

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2017 Contacts: Christi Lightcap, (303) 869-9005, Christi.Lightcap@state.co.us Dr. Keith Roehr, (303) 869-9130, Keith.Roehr@state.co.us EIA-Positive Horse Identified In Colorado   BROOMFIELD, Colo. – On May 4, 2017, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian’s Office, was notified by the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) that a Weld County horse tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Based on a test at the  National Veterinary Services Laboratory, a 5-year old racing quarter horse in Fort Lupton, Colorado was diagnosed with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The mare was asymptomatic and was euthanized. The stable with a total of 18 horse is quarantined restricting movement of…

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    What is effusion in horses?

    December 19, 2016
    HOLIDAY TREE PERMITS AVAILABLE IN COLORADO NOW FOR BLM LANDS

    Holiday Tree Permits Available for BLM Land

    December 6, 2022
    Horse Riding Helmet Ratings and Stats

    Virginia Tech 2022 Equestrian Helmet Ratings

    December 7, 2022
  • Strangles Outbreak in Colorado
    Colorado Horse News,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Are there any current disease outbreaks in Colorado? The short answer is YES.

    May 4, 2017 / No Comments

    There have been a LOT of posts floating around the interwebs about strangles and disease outbreaks in Colorado. Heritage Equine from Parker, Colorado and the Equine Disease Communication Center have confirmed this to be true.

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    White and Grey Tack Set

    September 2, 2016

    Tragedy Hits in Colorado

    May 8, 2017
    VSV Updates for Colorado

    VSV (Vesicular Stomatitis) Confirmed in Colorado

    September 24, 2019
  • Hands in Horses
    Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Hands in Horses

    May 1, 2017 / No Comments

    As you may (or may not) know, horses are measured in hands. And not everyone knows exactly what that means; we will clarify that for you. One hand = 4 inches. A “tall horse” to you does not mean it is 16+ hands. It could still very well be 15.1 hands. It’s important you actually know what it means to label a horse as 16 hands (or any other height for that matter) – otherwise that is false advertising. And if you are selling the horse you could potentially REALLY upset prospective buyers that show up and the horse is not as advertised. Also, those that know what hands mean,…

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    Free Horses in Colorado

    Free horses are not FREE!

    November 4, 2015

    EIA Positive Horse in Colorado

    August 30, 2018
    Equine Vaccination Rules for Competition

    Vaccine Rules for this Competition Year

    March 28, 2018
  • Bananas and Horses
    Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Bananas and Your Horse

    April 20, 2017 / No Comments

    Horses can most certainly eat bananas! However like humans, horses have their own taste palate, so some horses may not enjoy bananas. Not only do bananas offer a great treat alternative, they also provide a great source of potassium. Horses can even eat the banana peel.

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    Dublin River Boots

    Product Review: Dublin River Boots

    July 28, 2016

    EIA Positive Horse in Colorado

    August 30, 2018

    Evacuation Training for Colorado Horse Owners & Volunteers

    April 15, 2019
  • Donkey
    Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Ten surprising things you didn’t know about donkeys!

    April 13, 2017 / No Comments

    We partnered with Foghorn Farm Donkey Training to bring you this informational article on donkeys! Donkeys are one of the most misunderstood domestic animals on the planet. Sure, they look like little horses with long ears, but they are actually a completely different species. Because horse people often decide to keep donkeys as pasture pals for their horses, donkeys have become more popular recently. Anyone who has been around or owned donkeys knows already what wonderful animals they are, but many “donkey myths” still float around, causing problems with ownership and expectations when buying or owning a donkey. One of our main focuses at Foghorn Farm Donkey Training is not…

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    GRASS SEEDING FOR SMALL ACREAGE PROPERTY

    Grass Seeding for Small Acreage Property

    July 29, 2020
    Riding Lessons

    Getting the most out of your lessons

    January 26, 2017

    Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them Healthy

    September 22, 2016
  • Rabies
    Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Rabies & Rabies Vaccinations in Colorado

    April 12, 2017 / No Comments

    by N. Striegel1 Rabies in horses is caused by a virus of the Rhabdovirus family and causes a severe, rapidly progressive neurological disease. It is transmitted via saliva, most commonly through bite wounds from an infected wild animal bite. Symptoms can appear in as little time as two weeks but can take up to one year for clinical signs to appear. On the average, symptoms will be seen four to eight weeks after the exposure. Death usually occurs within two to four days after the horse begins to show clinical signs, although death may not occur until up to two weeks later with supportive care.

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    The Eclipse and my Equine: Will They Be OK?

    August 15, 2017

    Foxtail and Horses in Colorado

    January 17, 2023
    Black Friday Deals for Equestrians

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    November 29, 2019
  • Hoof Anatomy - Bottom
    Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Meet the hoof!

    February 17, 2017 / No Comments

    The hoof is one of the most important parts of the horse, without a good hoof, we have no horse “no hoof, no horse”. So it is important to understand what comprises the hoof, as well as some potential issues you may face with your horse’s hooves.

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    Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU) Production to Increase for Premarin

    March 11, 2016

    Equestrian Myths: Goosenecks and 5th Wheels are NOT the same thing!

    December 6, 2017

    Trailering Etiquette Between Friends

    March 15, 2017
  • Horse Drinking Water in Cold Weather
    Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Keep your horse drinking & hydrated during these cold weather snaps

    January 24, 2017 / No Comments

    Most of the year it is pretty easy to keep your horse drinking to stay healthy & hydrated, just provide clean water. But getting a horse to drink the approximate 10 gallons of water they need per day, during cold weather, can be quite a challenge at times. Not only is clean water important in winter, now you have to factor in freezing water, and even the lack of interest in water sometimes due to the horse being cold.

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    Finding the Right Shelter for your Horses

    February 12, 2020

    USEF Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic January 2-4, 2018

    January 3, 2018

    Horse Shopping & Buying Tips

    December 23, 2016
  • Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    What is effusion in horses?

    December 19, 2016 / No Comments

    We have teamed up with Dr. Bret Luedke and the team at Heritage Equine to give you a comprehensive article on joint effusion in horses. Effusion, by definition is an increased amount of fluid within the synovial compartment of a joint. This fluid accumulation can result from inflammation, infection or trauma.

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    August 30, 2016
    Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act

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    January 23, 2019
    A Primer on CBD for Horses from Trove CBD

    A Primer on CBD for Horses from Trove CBD

    March 9, 2021
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