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Outbreak Alerts: August 19, 2025 West Nile Virus in Franklin County, ID

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 5Number Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Private Facility Horse 1: Age: 13; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/12/2025; Clinical Signs: acute onset ataxia; unable to rise after 24 hours; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Introduction to Western Dressage with Stacy Sutton – August 24-25, 2025 – Corvallis, Oregon

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This is a two-day clinic teaching the principles of Western Dressage and human biomechanics, with an emphasis on the principles being applied to any riding style. Stacy Sutton has an extensive background as a clinician, trainer, instructor, and Western Dressage competitor. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/introduction-to-western-dressage-with-stacy-sutton

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4 Steps to Help Your Horse Property Stand Out

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How to Control the Narrative When You’re Ready to Sell In the world of real estate, especially equestrian properties, one of the most powerful tools a seller has is control of the narrative. When you’re selling a horse property, you’re not just listing a home. You’re selling a lifestyle, a … Read More

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Hold Em Fencing Builds High-Quality Ranch Fencing Throughout the Northwest

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Photo courtesy Hold Em Fencing.

Why did you get started in business? I grew up on a cattle ranch, so it was a logical transition into fence building. We are now creating a network of professional fence installers across the Northwest and beyond to serve more people needing high-quality ranch rail fences, arenas and paddocks. … Read More

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“Just” a Trail Rider – Part 2

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Photo by Natalie Longwell.

Find and Fix the Pieces that Make Up the Whole Situation  Last month in Part 1, I discussed the tendency some riders have to excuse their lack of motivation for education by stating that they are “just a trail rider”. This mindset suggests that these folks aren’t serious about learning … Read More

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The Places I Go, the People I Meet

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Bob Long
Bob Long and his horse on a recent trip to the Oregon Coast. Photo by Raina Gabbard.

Inspiration Comes from a Clinic Student My summer has been busy with travel, judging working equitation shows, and teaching clinics. I feel fortunate to meet people of all ages, types, abilities, and backgrounds, and horses are the same all over the world—they fill me with joy. Horses humble us, make … Read More

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Smart Business Tips

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NWHS Photo Publisher of NW Horse Source Shares thoughts from experience 5 Helpful Tips to Build Your Business Every business owner knows the dilemma when it comes to advertising. It’s an expensive venture especially if you are unsure where the best place is to advertise. NWHS has faced challenges deciding … Read More

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Rodeo Season Rides On

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August rodeos

August Rodeos in the Northwest  The first week of July is famously packed with more rodeos than any other week of the year—but rodeo action doesn’t stop then. August rodeos in the Northwest still hold plenty of cash, bucking horses, and fast times. Consider celebrating America’s Western sport in one … Read More

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Cutting-Edge Therapies Benefit Horses and Humans

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New Pain Relief Protocol Developed by EicOsis May Help Horses Survive Laminitis Observing and examining what nature provides has kept veterinarians and physicians busy for centuries. Discoveries made in soil and from the insects that crawl around on it will continue to make life immeasurably better for the animal kingdom … Read More

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