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Bloomquist Law Firm, LLC We focus on individualized representation to best meet our client's needs. We handle business law, litigation and equine matters.

Offices in Minnespolis and Park Rapids, MN. Katy Bloomquist Freitag has represented business and individuals for over 30 years in business law, commercial litigation and equine law. She has litigated in state and federal court across the country. She is a frequent speaker and published author in equine law. She has offices in Park Rapids and Minneapolis, Mn.

Congrats Jamie and Enzo on winning the TB award sponsored by Bloomquist Law Firm … Bloomquist Equine Law!
10/18/2026

Congrats Jamie and Enzo on winning the TB award sponsored by Bloomquist Law Firm … Bloomquist Equine Law!

Greeley and I enjoying the beautiful fall weather!
10/03/2026

Greeley and I enjoying the beautiful fall weather!

07/17/2026

Wildfire Smoke & Your Horse’s Health
With record-setting poor air quality in Minnesota, many horse owners are wondering how wildfire smoke may affect their horses. Just like people, horses can experience respiratory irritation from smoke, and those with heaves (equine asthma) are especially at risk for flare-ups.

Here are a few ways to help protect your horse:
-Keep fresh water available close to where your horse eats. Horses drink most of their water within two hours of eating hay, and staying well hydrated helps keep the airways moist and facilitates clearance of inhaled particulate matter.
-Limit or avoid exercise when the Air Quality Index (AQI) is high or smoke is visible.
-Feed dust-free hay to reduce additional airway irritation. Soaking or steaming hay can help with dust.
-Provide a well-ventilated, shaded environment, whether your horse is housed indoors or outdoors.

If your horse develops a cough, has difficulty breathing, please contact our office at 763-441-3797 to speak with your veterinarian or schedule an examination. Horses with heaves are at greater risk for secondary complications, including bacterial pneumonia.

Stay safe, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns about your horse during periods of poor air quality.

07/15/2026

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨

Poor air quality can be harmful not only to us but our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.

You can monitor local air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse's health by:

🐎 Limiting or avoiding exercise.
💧 Providing free access to fresh water.
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay.
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.
☎️ Consult your vet if you notice signs of smoke irritation.

For more information visit: ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/wildfire-smoke-and-horses

06/05/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided an important update on New World Screwworm which has been detected in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. Read the full press release here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

General information about New World Screwworm (NWS) can be found in the text below and in the attached infographic.

The adult screwworm fly is about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger), with orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along its back. It gets its name from the behavior of its larvae (maggots) as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go. The maggots (larvae) cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can quickly become enlarged and deeper as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.

Because they feed on live flesh, NWS maggots may burrow deep into wounds or openings, while other species of maggots may appear around the outer surface of the wound. In addition, even the smallest wounds have the potential to attract flies, so it is imperative that you keep a close eye on your animals for any signs of wounds.

Lastly, NWS infestations are a reportable disease! Immediately report any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations to a local accredited veterinarian, your State Animal Health Official, or a USDA veterinarian.

For more information, reference this resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

Another national equine law conference in the books !
04/30/2026

Another national equine law conference in the books !

04/24/2026

Meet one of our guest speakers for our Equine Law Seminar:
This is Katy Bloomquist. Passionate equestrian and a leader in equine law!

She will be joining our very own Christy Weflen on May 2 right here at SCS, for our Equine Law Seminar! Learn more about Katy in the image below!

There is still time to sign up! Click this link to claim your spot!-https://stcroixsaddlery.com/equine-law-seminar-with-katy-bloomquist/

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