Virginia Equine Services

10/09/2024

Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that produces a persistent infection among equids nearly worldwide.

10/09/2024

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THIS SUCKS Dead people, dead horses.

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10/08/2024

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Mountain Mule Packer Ranch has dispatched close to a dozen mules to the Black Mountain community, where they’ve used to navigate muddy trails and cracked roa...

09/19/2024

09/11/2024

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08/28/2024

07/19/2024

http://sbc.edu/veterinarian-joins-riding-center-team

This year, Sweet Briar College will welcome a new position to its Harriet Howell Rogers Riding Center staff: an equine veterinarian. Alyson Ainsworth, D.V.M. comes to the College from her private practice, Afton Mountain Equine.

06/24/2024

Headed to Colonial Downs and Ed Allen’s Campgrounds on the Chickahomony River

06/20/2024

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Racehorses evacuate Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque Downs at Expo New Mexico

06/20/2024

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Ruidoso Downs evacuated the horses with no racing this weekend due to threatening wild fire.

06/20/2024

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No racing at Ruidoso this weekend as fires threatens the Track.

06/08/2024

Great day!

don't worry, this is Anne's co-pilot!

06/08/2024

Hopper and his sheep buddies!

05/02/2024

🚨 Updated Post Positions for the 150th Kentucky Derby 🚨

#9 Encino has scratched and #21 Epic Ride will run in the race.

03/22/2024

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INTERSTATE TRAVEL OF HORSES

Regardless of what hauling companies MAY TELL YOU, be aware of the travel regulations through and to your horse's state of destination. States have the right to quarantine your horse if not accompanied by the proper paperwork. This paperwork also provides verification that a healthy horse was loaded on the haulers trailer.
Documents You’ll Need When Transporting Horses Across State Lines
The exact documents you’ll need vary from state to state. So check your destination’s specific requirements by contacting the offices of state veterinarians at least 30-60 days before your travel date. Regardless of what they say, it’s a safe bet you’ll need at least this basic paperwork for transporting your horse across state lines.
#1. Negative Coggins
This test is performed by your vet and tests for Equine Infectious Anemia or EIA. It’s a blood virus that is extremely serious and contagious. Most farms, boarding facilities, and events will require proof of a negative Coggins test within the last 12 months. For some states, a copy won’t do and they’ll need the original documents. Be sure to check in advance. Also, other states require a more current test within the last 6 months.
#2. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
This is a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian that declares it safe for transporting horses across state lines. It may also be required if transporting a horse within the same state more than 75 miles. It should include the origin state, states you’ll pass through on your trip, and the final destination state. The certificate should be issued within 30 days of the travel arrival.
#3. Brand Inspection Card
This verifies ownership of a horse and is most important if traveling through states in the western part of the country. You may need this card even if your horse isn’t branded.
#4. Passport Health Certificate
Some states have a predetermined agreement that allows the transporting of horses across state lines within their states for a 6 month period. Think of it like a universal passport that a network of countries have agreed to honor.

As of 2013, USDA rules exclude the following animals:
• Horses used as transportation (horseback, horse and buggy) for travel to another location that return directly to the original location;
• Horses moved from a farm or stable for veterinary treatment that are returned to the same location without change in ownership;

03/15/2024

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This past February, neophyte harness racing driver William Carter put on quite a performance. William Carter The 19-year-old won ten