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Where 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

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No Time to Ride – Part 1

time to ride

Is that True? I have no time to ride—at least that’s what I tell myself. I go out morning and night to feed, clean, and fill hay nets and wonder why I keep doing this when I never ride. “Someday,” I tell myself. Now that I’m working full time in … Read More

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JCHA TaTa Trot Benefit Schooling Horse Show – October 18, 2025 – Central Point, OR

Plan on coming to the TaTa Trot Benefit Schooling Show on Saturday, October 18th! There’s classes for all ages of riders and horses! Invite your horse friends and family! There’s Halter, Showmanship, English Pleasure, Stick Horse Race & Dollar Bill Game, the TaTa Trot Breast Cancer Awareness Costume Class, Halloween … Read More

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Free Farm Tour: Mud, Manure and Enrichment Strategies for Horses – October 11, 2025 – Stanwood, WA

Join us for a Farm Tour at Warm Beach Camp and get ready for winter with your horses! Discover how to: Save time while controlling mud and manurePrevent horse boredomProtect your horse’s healthKeep water on and near your land cleanYou’ll also learn about financial assistance programs available to horse and … Read More

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Mud and Manure, Plus Equine Enrichment – September 24, 2025 -Free Webinar

Join us for an informative webinar focused on enhancing your horse management practices! This session covers essential topics such as Mud & Manure Management on Horse Properties, providing practical strategies to improve pasture health, reduce environmental impact, and ensure your horses’ safety and comfort. Additionally, explore Equine Enrichment Opportunities in … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2025 Strangles in Island County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Old horse on farm. Brought in some other boarders and contracted it. Under vet care and discussions about Biosecurity measures. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: September 19, 2025 West Nile Virus in Box Elder & Rich Counties, UT

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Box Elder County: Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Rich County: Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Notable Film: “An Open Door”

An Open Door

Documentary Now Streaming About the Life and Legacy of Dr. Temple Grandin Written and Directed by John Barnhardt Good Deed Entertainment is proud to announce the acquisition and worldwide release of “An Open Door”, a powerful new documentary celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Temple Grandin. The film, … Read More

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Tack Talk: Tips for Safe Sales Online

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Avoid Risks While Reaping the Benefits Online buying and selling is easier than ever! When horse owners find a killer deal on a tack set, the perfect saddle, or even a water trough in good condition and the price is right, it’s a sure-fire way to get our hearts pumping. … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 18, 2025 West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Horse 1: Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/14/2025; Clinical Signs: ataxia (worse in front end), collapsing, leaning on wall, drooping ear; Confirmation Date: 9/18/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Comments: The third (3rd) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2025 was … Read More

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