A Horse Owner’s Guide to Colic Recognition and Prevention The call came on a sweltering July morning. Mari, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare, was lying down in her paddock, pawing at the ground and showing clear signs of distress. For Rachael Carpenter, a faculty member at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the symptoms were unmistakable. “She was … Read More
The Teton Horse Experience, now in its third year, this is more than just a horse expo focused on equine education; it’s a transformative event aimed at fostering connections and positive energy among riders and equine professionals.The goal is to improve not only horsemanship, but also personal well-being—physically, mentally, emotionally, … Read More
Facing End of Life Decisions with Best Friends My senior horse, Gunner, has Cushing’s disease and chronically sore feet. Although he’s on medication to treat the disease as well as reduce pain, each fall as the days shorten and his cortisol rises, he has another episode that pulls him down … Read More
How to Help Your Horse Feel Safe The most important characteristic of a safe, well-trained horse is trust. Horses who trust people are far less likely to behave in erratic, explosive, or aggressive ways and are a joy to handle and ride. Creating trust in horses is the responsibility of … Read More
New Documentary Explores the Issue of Horses in Need Filmmaker Theresa Demarest’s exciting documentary feature “Throw Away Horses” made its world premiere in September 2025 at the Equus International Film Festival in Missoula, Montana. The film follows stories of brave horses and the people working tirelessly to help save them, … Read More
Help us honor 30 years of The Northwest Horse Source—share how the magazine has touched your horse life. In December 1995, we printed our first 12-page, black-and-white issue and handed out 1,000 copies. Thirty years later, our mission is the same: practical, trustworthy help for horse people across the Northwest—and … Read More
The Power of Photos and Video In today’s digital marketplace, first impressions often happen before a single word is read… they happen through imagery. When potential buyers scroll through dozens of listings, a striking photo or engaging video can make them stop, look closer, and imagine themselves in the saddle. … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Horse 1: Age: 17; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/19/2025; Clinical Signs: Draining abscesses in left pectoral muscle and ventral abdomen; Confirmation Date: 10/27/2025; Horse Status: Recovering; Horse 2: Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/20/2025; Clinical Signs: Draining abscess on ventral abdomen; Horse Status: Recovering; See past … Read More
Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory Source: Attending VeterinarianConfirmed Case(s) – Voluntary QuarantineNumber Confirmed: 5Number Suspected: 10Number Exposed: 75Comments: This is the same location as Alert ID 4692. Four horses are dually infected with Equine Influenza. Equine Influenza Source: Attending VeterinarianConfirmed Case(s) – Voluntary QuarantineNumber Confirmed: 4Number Suspected: 10Number Exposed: 75Comments: This is the same location as Alert ID: 4691. … Read More
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