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Temple Grandin: An Open Door

Temple Grandin
Photos by John Barnhardt

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

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Outbreak Alerts: October 3, 2025 West Nile Virus in 3 Counties, in Utah!

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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

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Cornell Equine Seminar Series – Equine Welfare and Agency: Why Choice Matters – October 21, 2025 – Online

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

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Roping Basics – Championship Secrets for All Ages – October 3, 2025 – Bend, OR

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

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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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