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Outbreak Alerts – March 21, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Barbara County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine   Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 41Number Euthanized: 1  Horse 1: Age: 16; Gender: Mare; Breed: Pony; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/17/2025; Confirmation Date: 3/19/2025; Horse Status: Euthanized;  Comments: A 16-year-old Pony mare from Santa Barbara County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The mare … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 21, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia in San Joaquin County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 18Number Euthanized: 1 Horse 1: Age: 10Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: A 10–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in San Bernardino County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). A confirmed EIA positive equid must be euthanized or quarantined for life 200 … Read More

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Saddle Up! Exclusive $500 Off + Tax Day Savings for Your Next Cowgirl Adventure!

Tax Day

Hey Cowgirls! We heard you—some of you were eyeing the Mother-Daughter Retreat in May but didn’t have a daughter to bring. No worries! We’re thrilled to launch the Ladies-Only Cowgirl Capable Retreat September 11-14—and we’re making it even better this year! NEW FOR 2025: We’ve moved a bit later in … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: The 39th Annual Idaho Horse Expo Comes to Nampa April 4-6, 2025

Idaho Horse Expo

The Idaho Horse Council is once again planning a fabulous lineup of activities, education, entertainment, and shopping at the Idaho Horse Expo April 4-6, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park.  This year’s headliner is Ken McNabb, of Lovell Wyoming. Ken creates a unique environment where each horse is trained using … Read More

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Oregon Luxury Equestrian Home – Salem, OR

See Real Estate Ad here: https://horsesource.org/real-estate/oregon-luxury-equestrian-home Grand View perfectly captures the breathtaking panoramic mountain views offered by this property, located in Oregon’s wine country. Custom timber frame home with luxury amenities. Chef’s kitchen, 2 bonus rooms that could be additional bedrooms. Amazing master suite, large-covered decks for entertaining. Equestrian facility … Read More

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Whispering Winds Farm – Equestrian Property – Salem, OR

See Real Estate Ad here: https://horsesource.org/real-estate/whispering-winds-farm-equestrian-property Welcome to Whispering Winds Farm! This adorable home and its equestrian features will certainly be appealing to equestrian buyers. This property is located on a quiet dead-end road with easy access to Hwy 22 and I-5 North or South. Entering the horse facility, you … Read More

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Federal Court Overturns BLM’s Controversial Cash Incentive Adoption Program

Adoption Incentive Program
Image Courtesy American Wild Horse Conservation

The national Adoption Incentive Program was exposed by plaintiffs & The New York Times as a pipeline to slaughter for thousands of adopted wild horses and burros (DENVER, Colo., March 3, 2025) – In a landmark victory for wild horse protection, the United States District Court for the District of … Read More

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Trainer’s Corner: Defusing Trouble Under Saddle – Part 3

Response in Spite of Trouble
Photo by Natalie Longwell

Response in Spite of Trouble This month we wrap up our discussion on the principle of Response in Spite of Trouble, having covered the foundational understanding and some examples of situations starting on the ground. If you’ve not been reading along, I encourage you to check out the articles in … Read More

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OFFICIAL PROGRAM!! 24th Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

Check out the *OFFICIAL PROGRAM* for the 24th Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, happening *THIS WEEKEND* March 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2025 at the Linn Co Fair & Expo Center in Albany, Oregon! Check out the digital edition of the program or get a print copy at the expo! … Read More

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Help Pass the SAFE Act to Ban Horse Slaughter

horse slaughter
Image Courtesy Wild Beauty Foundation

We have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to protect America’s horses from a cruel and unnecessary fate. This week, Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), along with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), re-introduced the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, a bipartisan bill that would permanently … Read More

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