April 2026 – The Northwest Horse Source

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Outbreak Alert – April 16, 2026 – Equine Influenza in Crook County, OR

April 16, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 3; Facility Type: Private Facility; For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date … Read More

Dr. Gerd Heuschmann Training Days 2026 | Seven Hills Training – June 2-4, 2026 – Monroe, WA

April 14, 2026 by Press

Don’t miss your last chance to ride with and learn from one of the world’s foremost authorities on equine biomechanics & classical dressage training! Seven Hills Training is honored to host Dr. Gerd Heuschmann for an exclusive 3-day clinic in Monroe, WA. As this is officially part of Dr. Gerd … Read More

Michigan Quarter Horse Associations Breeders Futurity and Great Lakes Classic – September 17-20, 2026 – Lansing, Michigan

April 14, 2026 by Press

The Michigan Quarter Horse Association will hold its 70th annual Breeders Futurity and Great Lakes Classic show September 17-20-2026. This is one of the oldest and Largest Futurities in the US, this show also has over $175K in in cash and prizes and is not only AQHA , MQHA and … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: April 10, 2026 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Fresno County, CA

April 14, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Horse 1: Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Horse Status: Euthanized; Comments: A 4–year–old Appendix Quarter Horse gelding in Fresno County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The horse was euthanized on March 27, 2026, due to worsening clinical signs. Three (3) potentially exposed horses on the home premises have initially tested … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: April 10, 2026 – Equine Infectious Anemia in San Joaquin County, CA

April 14, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Horse 1: Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Confirmation Date: 4/9/2026; Comments: A 3–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in San Joaquin County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Epidemiological tracing determined that this horse had recently trained on the same premises as … Read More

Traveling with Peace of Mind—Even When You Have Horses

April 6, 2026 by Karen Pickering

Tarter Round Feeder - Chip's Feeder

A real-life reminder that preparation, community, and experience make all the difference when life doesn’t go as planned Traveling when you have horses is never simple. There are always arrangements to make—feed preparation, clear instructions, emergency contacts, and the constant question of who’s going to handle things while you’re gone. … Read More

Raising Baby – Bringing Up a Young Horse Offers Exceptional Horse/Human Relationship

April 2, 2026 by Kim Roe

Gus as a foal. Photo by Julie Thornton.

Two years ago, I purchased a weanling colt I named Augustus. “Gus” is now two and a half and will soon begin his formal training. Honestly though, he’s been in training since he came to me as an 8-month-old colt. A Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, he was bred by my friend Julie … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: April 2, 2026 – Equine Influenza in Yamhill County, OR

April 2, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: 36; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: March 31, 2026 – Equine Influenza in Lake County, OR

April 2, 2026April 1, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 40; Facility Type: Training Facility; For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the … Read More

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