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Georgia Wiersma is Gaining Confidence – Hoping for Las Vegas EMO Championship Shows

Photo by Elizabeth Knight Photography

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. This column features young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! If you’re … Read More

Outbreak Alert: August 29, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Malheur County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 30; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/24/2021; Clinical Signs: facial/skin fasciculations, tachycardia, tachypnea, Hyperesthetic muzzle; Confirmation Date: 8/27/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status … Read More

Max Young Teaches Horses Trust – Trainer and Breeder Specializes in All-around Tennessee Walking Horses

Young’s Ranch was founded in 2006 after they got their first Tennessee Walking Horse. After their children successfully showed their horses, Young’s Ranch transitioned from the show ring to focus on all-around riding mounts. For the last 10+ years, they’ve been buying and breeding top quality all-around gaited trail horses. … Read More

Outbreak Alert: August 27, 2021 – West Nile Virus in multiple counties in ID, CO, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

West Nile Virus in Malheur County, ID Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 30; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/24/2021; Clinical Signs: facial/skin fasciculations, tachycardia, tachypnea, Hyperesthetic muzzle; Confirmation Date: 8/27/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination … Read More

CHA Region One Conference March 3-6, 2022 – Conference Brings Outstanding Instructors, Educational Opportunities, and Fellowship

Photos from Phil Peterson

Article by Phil Peterson – Region 1 Director Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. For more information, visit CHA’s new website, www.CHA.Horse.   Region One covers the great Northwest, including Alaska, Alberta, British … Read More

A Place to Share – Clubs and Cooperatives Bring Opportunity to Ride to Many

The indoor arena at Fox Valley Saddle Association. Photo by Kim Roe

Over the Fourth of July weekend I had the opportunity to judge a Working Equitation show in Illinois. The event was held at a riding club, the Fox Valley Saddle Association which was established in the 1940s. Near Chicago, the club sits in an agricultural area complete with acres of … Read More

Outbreak Alert: August 20, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Blaine County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Farm; Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/13/2021; Clinical Signs: Severe Ataxia, Abrasions on Limbs from Being Down; Confirmation Date: 8/20/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV … Read More

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