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News Release: Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center
February 6, 2026 — The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during … Read More
2026 Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – Neurologic Diseases Night – February 11, 2026 – Virtual via Zoom
This presentation will be a review of how an equine neurological evaluation is performed, as well as a focus on some of the most common neurologic diagnoses in the horse. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/2026-horse-management-seminar-webinar-series-neurologic-diseases-night
Outbreak Alerts – February 09, 2026 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Silver Bow County, MT
Source: Montana Department of Livestock Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 50; For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
2026 Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – Lameness Night – February 25, 2026 – Virtual via Zoom
We all wish that making sure your equine companion is comfortable was as simple as asking them how they’re feeling or where it hurts. But having a systematic approach to lameness evaluation helps, and knowing which diagnostic options are more likely to get you an answer is important. This discussion … Read More
2026 Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – Forage & Nutrition Night – February 18, 2026 – Virtual via Zoom
Dr. Williams’ presentation explains why forage is the foundation of equine nutrition, emphasizing that high‑quality pasture and hay can meet most horses’ nutrient needs while supporting gut health and natural grazing behavior. It outlines different forage types, their nutritional profiles, associated risks when forage is limited, and the management practices … Read More
Liberty clinic with Sylvia Zerbini – April 3-5, 2026 – Redmond, WA
Internationally recognized liberty trainer Sylvia Zerbini will be returning to Redmond, WA for a three-day event featuring private lessons and a two-day liberty clinic hosted by Juliette Cimetiere of JC Horse Training. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/liberty-clinic-with-sylvia-zerbini/
Durango® Introduces the Arena Elite™ Boots for Men
The men’s Durango® Arena Elite™ boots showcase the brand’s commitment to elevated craftsmanship and performance-driven design. Constructed from full-grain leather with a cow leather lining, the style balances durability with refined western detailing. Designed for comfort and stability, the boot features the Durango® Sole Comfort Footbed™, a cushion flex insole … Read More
Outbreak Alerts: January 30, 2026 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory, Kitsap County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Under veterinary care. Mild upper resp signs. Had been to local riding club event.;
Filtering the future: Hemoperfusion brings new hope for septic horses
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Jan. 22, 2026 — Sepsis, a condition in which the immune system spirals out of control in response to an infection, is one of the most life-threatening health concerns a horse can face. Managing it requires medications, fluids, and other supportive care, which quickly add up to long … Read More
