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Explore the complete digital edition of the December 2025 The Northwest Horse Source Magazine Enjoy our last digital edition. The journey isn’t over, it’s just changing. Hang on! You’ll want to see what’s next… See you at:nwhorsesource.comcoloradohorsesource.comhorsesource.orghorsesafetytips.com
El Paso County Sheriff’s Department mounted unit at Parade in Colorado Springs
As The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) continues to evolve and enhance the Pony Club experience for members and participants, multiple changes will go into effect in 2026 that will impact both members and the wider equestrian community. The biggest changes will be seen at the … Read More
In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of horse behavior and communication through evidence based information from Lucinda Baker’s Being Herd program and Horse Speak®. We’ll explore the science and language of horses, focusing on presence and connection when working with your herd. Using a mix of videos, … Read More
Loving the Old Days but Looking Forward I have a hard time with change. I push back against it, bury my head in the sand, and deny reality. But life is full of change, and I know intellectually it’s a good thing. To change is to adapt and to adapt … Read More
How to Protect Large Animals in a Fire Emergency By Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Staff The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome respite. But as owners move their large animals into their … Read More
Keeping livestock healthy can feel like a delicate balancing act, and winter weather makes that even harder. Cold fronts, sudden temperature swings, and damp conditions can weaken animals’ immune systems, making them more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses like pneumonia. Dr. Kevin Washburn, a professor at the Texas A&M College of … Read More
Week # 1 – Jan. 24, 2026- Orientation to the Equine Mandala through the Horse’s Sensory WorldTheme: Part 1- Learn to read the horses body language though understanding their Sensory World. Week # 2 -Jan. 31, 2026- Equine Mandala & the Horse’s Nervous SystemTheme: Part 2- Learn to read the … Read More
Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Horse under vet care. Had returned from training and also owner bought two others at the same time and commingled at farm.; For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Number Confirmed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Transposed numbers on previous EHV-1 quarantine release and reported as 7241; Previous Alerts: 4771
Marketing Channels and Strategies Over the last few months, I’ve discussed strategies for effective horse sales marketing. In the October issue I covered how to write and create a compelling advertisement and in the November issue I examined the power of photos and video. In this final article I’ll detail … Read More
