Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s October 2025 Issue
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National Mountain Trail Championships – October 30 – November 10, 2025 – Eugene, OR
Two weekends of Indoor Mountain Trail.The first weekend with clinics and show for green horses and riders.The second weekend full of incredible equine and riders. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/national-mountain-trail-championships-2
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Get it by EmailCornell Equine Seminar Series – Equine Welfare and Agency: Why Choice Matters – October 21, 2025 – Online
Part of a monthly series hosted by Cornell University’s Equine Hospital and Cornell Cooperative Extension.Dr. Goodale’s talk will delve into the growing interest in giving horses agency, or choice and control, in their lives. We’ll talk about some common challenges as well as opportunities to increase agency for your horses … Read More
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Get it by EmailRoping Basics – Championship Secrets for All Ages – October 3, 2025 – Bend, OR
Rope like a champ (without leaving the ground!) Learn the foundational skills of ground roping in this all-ages, hands-on beginner workshop. With one-on-one coaching and live demos from guest star Judy Robinson — 1978 World Champion All-Around Cowgirl — you’ll get step-by-step guidance in the art of roping. From coiling … Read More
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Get it by EmailOutbreak Alerts: September 30, 2025 West Nile Virus in Yakima County, WA
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Undervaccinated horse. Mild ataxia. Recovering under vet care. See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
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Get it by EmailOutbreak Alerts: September 30, 2025 West Nile Virus in Sacramento County, CA
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Horse 1: Age: 1; Gender: Colt; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/22/2025; Clinical Signs: ataxia (worse in hind end), hyperreactive, muscle fasciculations, hypermetric front end; Confirmation Date: 9/29/2025; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Comments: The fifth (5th) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2025 was confirmed in Sacramento County. On … Read More
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Get it by EmailOutbreak Alerts: September 26, 2025 West Nile Virus in Adams County, WA
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Horse has been in rodeos all over northwest and originally from TX. Due to further investigation, the horse was exposed in Idaho, so we are removing from our reportable disease system.Previous … Read More
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Get it by EmailOutbreak Alerts: September 26, 2025 Equine Influenza in Skamania County, WA
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Under private veterinary care and secluded on the 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
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Get it by EmailGET OUTSIDE AND CELEBRATE THE SECOND NATIONAL MUCK DAY – OCTOBER 5TH
National Day Devoted to Muck’s Gritty Communities NELSONVILLE, OHIO (September 22, 2025) – The Original Muck Boot Company gears up for the 2nd Annual National Muck Day on October 5, 2025. This day celebrates the community of Muck-wearers who embody the grit and rural spirit that The Original Muck Boot … Read More
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Get it by EmailWhere to Turn For Answers
Knowing Where to Promote Your Business Can Be a Struggle For a few years now I’ve puzzled about what to do with more people turning to social media for their advertising needs. I have been challenged to keep my community engaged with The Northwest Horse Source, Colorado Horse Source and … Read More
