It may be on your bucket list. If it isn’t, it should be. The Chief Joseph Trail Ride is one of the longest-running historic rides in the United States, having been hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) since 1965. It retraces the route taken by Chief Joseph and his … Read More
Spring is the perfect time to head out on a camping adventure with your horses – especially in Eastern Oregon where the weather is dryer and warmer. Cyrus Horse Camp, located about an hour north of Bend, Oregon is the perfect place for those seeking easy trail riding and comfortable … Read More
If you’re new to trail riding, it’s easy to think it’s just a hillier extension of the arena. Not quite. Trail riding offers an escape to beautiful, wild places — but also brings with it a responsibility to keep those places pristine and to respect the experiences of other visitors. Here … Read More
Recognizing lameness in the hindlimbs can be slightly trickier than in the front legs. Generally, there is more movement and some compensation going on throughout the horse’s body. This can cause other limbs to look “off” and confuses the evaluator. In this month’s article we will discuss hindlimb lameness and … Read More
In frightening or stressful times, we become more aware of our dependence on the help of others. We’re especially grateful for people who keep us safe — those who are willing to put their own lives on the line for us, like our active military and veterans. So how do … Read More
Number Confirmed: 3; Number Exposed: 30; Age: 17; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Draft; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/23/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Urinary Incontinence, Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 04/24/2020; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Age: 6; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/25/2020; Clinical Signs: Fever; Confirmation … Read More
Confirmed case(s): Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in King County has tested posted for EHV. The affected horse is secluded away from the other horses and the farm has been placed under quarantine. All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current … Read More
Sonoma County, CA Confirmed case(s): Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 48; Age: 10; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/6/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Dribbling Urine, Nasal Discharge, Afebrile; Confirmation Date: 4/8/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Notes: A 10-year-old Warmblood mare displaying neurologic signs has been confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1. The mare is quarantined and isolated at a referral … Read More
Do you love Mustangs? Have experience starting horses under saddle? Want to help reach teens with the love of Jesus? Come grow your repertoire, give back to the horses and the horse industry, and make a life-changing difference for teens of the Northwest! Youth Dynamics Stonewater Mustangs has a unique … Read More
The Northwest Horse Source has created this page to have an easy-to-access resource for local small businesses and equine folks in general. Scroll down to view links to alerts, resources, news and updates. Check back often as we will continue to add content as we receive it. Stay safe and … Read More
