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Outbreak Alerts: September 30, 2025 West Nile Virus in Yakima County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Undervaccinated horse. Mild ataxia. Recovering under vet care. See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: September 30, 2025 West Nile Virus in Sacramento County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1;  Horse 1: Age: 1; Gender: Colt; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/22/2025; Clinical Signs: ataxia (worse in hind end), hyperreactive, muscle fasciculations, hypermetric front end; Confirmation Date: 9/29/2025; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Comments: The fifth (5th) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2025 was confirmed in Sacramento County. On … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 26, 2025 West Nile Virus in Adams County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Horse has been in rodeos all over northwest and originally from TX. Due to further investigation, the horse was exposed in Idaho, so we are removing from our reportable disease system.Previous … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 26, 2025 Equine Influenza in Skamania County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Under private veterinary care and secluded on the facility For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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GET OUTSIDE AND CELEBRATE THE SECOND NATIONAL MUCK DAY – OCTOBER 5TH

National Muck Day

National Day Devoted to Muck’s Gritty Communities NELSONVILLE, OHIO (September 22, 2025) – The Original Muck Boot Company gears up for the 2nd Annual National Muck Day on October 5, 2025. This day celebrates the community of Muck-wearers who embody the grit and rural spirit that The Original Muck Boot … Read More

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Where to Turn For Answers

Knowing Where to Promote Your Business Can Be a Struggle For a few years now I’ve puzzled about what to do with more people turning to social media for their advertising needs. I have been challenged to keep my community engaged with The Northwest Horse Source, Colorado Horse Source and … Read More

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No Time to Ride – Part 1

time to ride

Is that True? I have no time to ride—at least that’s what I tell myself. I go out morning and night to feed, clean, and fill hay nets and wonder why I keep doing this when I never ride. “Someday,” I tell myself. Now that I’m working full time in … Read More

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JCHA TaTa Trot Benefit Schooling Horse Show – October 18, 2025 – Central Point, OR

Plan on coming to the TaTa Trot Benefit Schooling Show on Saturday, October 18th! There’s classes for all ages of riders and horses! Invite your horse friends and family! There’s Halter, Showmanship, English Pleasure, Stick Horse Race & Dollar Bill Game, the TaTa Trot Breast Cancer Awareness Costume Class, Halloween … Read More

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Free Farm Tour: Mud, Manure and Enrichment Strategies for Horses – October 11, 2025 – Stanwood, WA

Join us for a Farm Tour at Warm Beach Camp and get ready for winter with your horses! Discover how to: Save time while controlling mud and manurePrevent horse boredomProtect your horse’s healthKeep water on and near your land cleanYou’ll also learn about financial assistance programs available to horse and … Read More

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Mud and Manure, Plus Equine Enrichment – September 24, 2025 -Free Webinar

Join us for an informative webinar focused on enhancing your horse management practices! This session covers essential topics such as Mud & Manure Management on Horse Properties, providing practical strategies to improve pasture health, reduce environmental impact, and ensure your horses’ safety and comfort. Additionally, explore Equine Enrichment Opportunities in … Read More

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