Synergy Stables

11/27/2025

From all of us at Synergy Stables, we’re grateful for our horse community.,

11/24/2025

Here’s an excellent opportunity for education!

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/20/2025

More guidance from Del Oeste Equine Hospital on the equine herpes outbreak

📣 EHV-1 Outbreak Update & Guidance for Our Clients

We know many of our clients are concerned about the current EHV-1 outbreak in Texas and Oklahoma and how it may affect their horses here in Oregon. Here are some important reminders and tips to help you keep your horses and barns safe. We will continue to update you as this situation evolves.

🧘‍♂️ First: Don’t Panic

EHV-1 is a common respiratory virus, and most horses have been exposed during their lifetime.
The concern is a specific subtype that can cause neurologic disease (EHM), which is more serious and difficult to manage.

✅ There are currently no known cases in Oregon.
We will share updates from the State Veterinarian if that changes.

💉 Vaccination

While vaccination does not prevent the neurologic form (EHM), it does help reduce viral shedding and limit spread.
We recommend vaccinating horses every 6 months if they:
• Live in a boarding barn
• Travel
• Are exposed to horses outside their home barn
Our clinic administers a Flu/Rhino vaccine (EHV-1 & EHV-4).

🧼 Biosecurity Matters

Helpful steps to protect your horses and barn:
• Avoid sharing tools, tack, water buckets, or equipment with horses from other barns
• EHV spreads through nasal discharge and aerosolized droplets
• Use disinfectants such as Rescue, Virkon, or other accelerated hydrogen-peroxide or glutaraldehyde-based products
• Wash hands and change clothes after handling any sick horse
• Establish a barn plan for isolating horses showing signs of contagious illness

🚧 Quarantine & Monitoring

• Quarantine for 14–21 days if a horse has symptoms or has been exposed
• Healthy horses can be silent carriers—this is why quarantine matters
• Health certificate requirements may change; we will notify you of any updates
• Always obtain a health certificate for traveling horses to reduce risk of interstate disease spread

🌡 Twice-Daily Temperature Checks

Contact your veterinarian if your horse has:
• A temperature over 101.5°F
• Nasal discharge or coughing
• Acute neurologic signs (ataxia, stumbling, wobbliness, urine dribbling)

🚨 If your horse has any of these symptoms and is scheduled for an appointment with Del Oeste, please call us ahead of time so we can prepare appropriately.

📘 Additional Resources
The AAEP has an excellent general biosecurity guide (useful year-round):
AAEP General Biosecurity Guidelines:
https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AAEP-General-Biosecurity-Guidelines_1.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

11/19/2025

Here’s the latest on the Equine Herpes virus. Stay vigilant!!!

11/18/2025

This wonderful introduction to the Paso Fino Horse was just produced by the Paso Fino Horse Association. This tells the story of our wonderful Paso Fino Horses and why we love them! Enjoy!!! 🐎🐎

11/03/2025

Evening pasture life…

10/25/2025

Our elder statesman, Moreno Del Norte, decided he’d step up his liberty game and had many good moments with Trinity

10/24/2025

And the morning rock stars were Dante and Baila and Little Red. Great work with Sarah, Lily and Vinny. Every horse different, every handler different. Working on the basic liberty principles from Francesca Carson. Always the best and so much learning.