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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

Outbreak Alerts: July 31, 2025 Strangles in Pierce County, WA

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Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Purchased out of state 2 weeks ago. under veterinary care. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: July 25, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory, Kitsap County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Work ongoing with facility and attending veterinarian. Closely monitoring. Had been at Oregon show middle of June. Low viral load. Also positive for strangles but had been vaccinated in January. Flu and Rhino vaccinated … Read More

Cowgirl Capable Women’s Empowerment Retreat – September 12-14, 2025 – Pateros, WA

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of horses, handguns, and heart at the Cowgirl Capable Women’s Empowerment Retreat. Set on a stunning 500-acre ranch on Alta Lake in North Central Washington, this all-inclusive experience is designed for women ready to build confidence, leadership, and self-reliance—on horseback and beyond. See event … Read More

Why web hosting matters? – December 16, 2025 – Virtual

Join us for a practical, no-fluff session that breaks down why web hosting isn’t just technical—it’s foundational. Whether you’re launching a site or managing dozens, understanding the power behind your host can make or break performance, security, and success. Hosted by Host1Help1. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/why-web-hosting-matters

New Equine Health Website Launched to Empower Horse Owners 

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Survey Identified Knowledge Gaps Among Owners on Many Health Topics Horse owners have a new, science-based resource for expert information on equine health with the launch of LeadWithCare.com, a website dedicated to providing comprehensive educational materials on horse wellness. Developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in equine health, the platform is a destination where … Read More

A Season of Change

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Life is About the Journey Many things are changing for me right now—changes in the publishing industry, changes in my life circumstances, and yes, there are a few disappointments. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this stage in my life. I’m learning it’s all about my choices. No … Read More

Local Youth Earn Chance to Represent Colorado on National Stage

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L-R: Madison Guerrero, Rhiannon McDermid, Mattea McQueen & Sophia Block

Fort Collins, Colo. – The Boulder County 4-H Horse Judging Team earned the privilege of representing Colorado 4-H at multiple national competitions during the next year with a hard-fought reserve state championship in a very close contest at the Colorado State 4-H Conference. The annual competition was held in conjunction … Read More

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