Life-Changing Learning Comes from a Surprising Source I used to be that girl, you know, the gelding girl. I was pro-geldings and-anti mares for most of my horse-owning life. There’s just something about those goofy geldings that makes my heart smile from the inside out and eases some of the … Read More
Create a Compelling Ad to Find Your Horse the Perfect New Home When it comes to marketing a horse for sale, a potential buyer’s first impression is often the listing itself. A thoughtfully written sales ad can make the difference between a quick, smooth sale and weeks (or months) of … Read More
When we talk about horse welfare, we often think of proper nutrition, veterinary care, turnout, and equipment. All of those are critical, but perhaps the most significant influence on a horse’s physical and mental well-being is the rider. Every time we sit in the saddle, we affect our horse — … Read More
YouTube Tutorials Can Be Helpful, but They Don’t Replace In-Person Instruction Social media can be useful; it connects us to neighborhood groups that let us know what’s happening in our community (is your power out too?) and keeps us in touch with long-lost friends from high school. I use YouTube … Read More
New study reveals that amniotic tissue may hold the key to preventing pregnancy loss in horses. By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Oct. 1, 2025 — Horse breeding is a time- and resource-intensive process, with the average successful pregnancy often costing thousands of dollars … Read More
The Joys of the Golden Years It ain’t for sissies. Life’s journey is not always what we expect. If I could give some advice to my younger self, it would be to save money. If I had put away $100 per month when I was in my 20s I would … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Number Euthanized: 1; Facility Type: Farm; Previous Alerts: 4649 See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 9 Facility Type: Farm Horse 1: Age: 3; Gender: Filly; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Barrel Racing; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/1/2025; Clinical Signs: Reluctance to move and seemed painful with lip twitching. Treated with NSAIDs and antimicrobials for 4 days. Fully recovered; Confirmation Date: 10/7/2025; Horse Status: Recovered; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
By Amy Sales The 2025 Mustang Classic concluded in unforgettable fashion as Laura Wilson and her mustang, One Ear Wonder, claimed the championship title with a construction-themed freestyle that wowed the crowd. Their winning performance showcased Wilson’s creativity and horsemanship, and the incredible heart and intelligence of her one-of-a-kind partner. … Read More
A Horse’s Story Shines Light on Sun Safety By Marjorielee Christianson for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University When Christie Goddard (2016 Virginia Tech grad) noticed fast-growing lumps on the eyelid of her 16-year-old American paint horse, Rowdy, she knew she needed to seek help. The gelding, who had been … Read More
