Here is the link to a really good US Department of Agriculture report showing the extent of the EHV-1 outbreak in the western states. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/ehv_2010_sitrep_051911.pdf Also, here are the links to sign up for two “webinars” on the topic: From Horse.com Tuesday, May 24 | 8:00 PM EST; And on Thursday, May 26th, at 8:00 […]
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To All Kittitas Valley Trail Riders, I know that all of us are disappointed not being able to participate in the scheduled Prize Rides, Fun Rides, and scheduled club rides after sitting out all winter and now “chomping at the bit”, to get our riding season underway more-so than we have. The EHV-1 outbreak
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Roslyn Riders Sunday, May 29, 2011 Fun Ride CANCELLED Eastern WA Quarterhorse Club, June 5,2011 Fun Ride CANCELLED http://www.wsvma.org/ Washington State Veterinarian Association website. Click on News & Info tab then Alerts. this web site monitors the number of cases in each state. I’ve heard of several facilities that are simply saying “No horses in or
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Here is info on the current outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus that has been spread throughout the western states by horses that were exposed at an Ogden, Utah cutting horse championship. Horses that left that event may have been exposed and would now be showing symptoms and possibly spreading the virus to other horses on their
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John and Nancy H. sent this important info through Gail F. the other night: Here is a link to the Washington Trails Association page regarding the recently enacted WA State law SB5622 that provides for a three-agency trail and parking permit, called the Discover Pass: http://www.wta.org/trail-news/action/olympia The “Discover Pass” that will be needed to park
Or: “What do you do about an over- crowded in-box?” I guess I can do this semi-chronologically. The mid-week ride this week will be east of the Valley at the Ginkgo area. Members can check with Barb B., Pat B., or myself (email link in the right-hand margin) for day, time and trailhead. This is
If you haven’t heard, the scheduled work crew tomorrow on the Coal Mine Trial in Cle Elum has been canceled due to SNOW! But another opportunity to help maintain local equine facilities has come to our attention, if you feel you just must get out and wield a tool or two: There is a work
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Well, the weather has been so unpredictable that folks have been catching little rides here and there as they could get away with, but there’s been no organized club rides this past month. Keep your eyes open, though: Spring’s a-comin’! This Thursday will be our monthly meeting at the Cattlemen’s Association. President Barry will “ring”
This month’s meeting of the Kittitas Valley Trail Riders will be on Thursday, February 10th, (second Thursday, as usual), at the Cattlemen’s Association Building, at 1301 North Dolarway, just off of the west interchange and just south of the “Flying B Mini-Mart.” President Barry Calaway will drop the gavel promptly at 7:00 PM. Hope to
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Welcome to the Kittitas Valley Trail Riders! We’re a diverse group of riders who enjoy each others company for rides, and lunches afterward. We primarily ride out from various trailheads in the beautiful Kittitas Valley of Central Washington State, though occasionally, we’ll venture east to the Columbia River, south to Yakima, north towards Blewett Pass,
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