Start Planning Now for Next Year’s Adventures The mornings are crisp with frost, and my favorite trails are hidden under a carpet of golden leaves. As I pack away the gear for winter, I can’t help but think about next year’s adventures. Now’s the time to start planning. Camping with horses might … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 3 Facility Type: Farm See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Owner purchased horse and noticed snotty nose and abscess. Separated from others on property. Under vet care. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Private Practitioner Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 1Facility Type: Private Facility Horse 1: Age: 11; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Companion; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/30/2025; Clinical Signs: Enlarged prescapular lymph nodes, edema and draining abscesses in pectoral and ventral abdominal areas, afebrile; Confirmation Date: 10/4/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
New Documentary Honors Her Life’s Work in Animal Welfare From Karen Pickering, Northwest Horse Source Magazine Publisher Recently I had the privilege to interview Temple Grandin, a professor of Animal Behavior/Science at Colorado State University (CSU). She is an inspiration to many for the work she’s done as an advocate … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food San Juan County, UT: Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 4Facility Type: Farm Horse 1: Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Breeding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/19/2025; Clinical Signs: Pregnant mare with forelimb ataxia. Treated by veterinarian with anti-inflammatories and antimicrobials. Ataxia resolving by the next day.; Confirmation Date: 9/29/2025; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated. Comments: housed close to … Read More
Explore the complete digital edition of the October 2025 The Northwest Horse Source
Two weekends of Indoor Mountain Trail.The first weekend with clinics and show for green horses and riders.The second weekend full of incredible equine and riders. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/national-mountain-trail-championships-2
Part of a monthly series hosted by Cornell University’s Equine Hospital and Cornell Cooperative Extension.Dr. Goodale’s talk will delve into the growing interest in giving horses agency, or choice and control, in their lives. We’ll talk about some common challenges as well as opportunities to increase agency for your horses … Read More
Rope like a champ (without leaving the ground!) Learn the foundational skills of ground roping in this all-ages, hands-on beginner workshop. With one-on-one coaching and live demos from guest star Judy Robinson — 1978 World Champion All-Around Cowgirl — you’ll get step-by-step guidance in the art of roping. From coiling … Read More
