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Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that applications to compete in the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open through January 23, 2026. The Thoroughbred Makeover is the largest and most lucrative retraining competition in North America for recently-retired Thoroughbred racehorses … Read More

House Passes FY26 Appropriations with Wild Horse Funding and Protections

wild horse management

Up to $11 Million Designated for Fertility Control; Slaughter Protections Maintained WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 8, 2026 – American Wild Horse Conservation welcomes the passage of the U.S. House of Representatives FY26 Interior Appropriations bill, which includes funding for humane management and protections for America’s wild horses and burros following months of advocacy … Read More

The 2026 USPC Festival Features

USPC Convention

As The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) continues to evolve and enhance the Pony Club experience for members and participants, multiple changes will go into effect in 2026 that will impact both members and the wider equestrian community. The biggest changes will be seen at the … Read More

A New Chapter for NW Horse Source

As we approach a New Year I am excited for the direction we are heading. While I will miss doing the monthly digital magazine there will be more powerful ways to help you build your business, connect with other horse lovers and learn new ways of navigating horse care and … Read More

Embracing Change

change

Loving the Old Days but Looking Forward I have a hard time with change. I push back against it, bury my head in the sand, and deny reality. But life is full of change, and I know intellectually it’s a good thing. To change is to adapt and to adapt … Read More

Breathing Easy: Protecting Livestock From Respiratory Disease

pneumonia

Keeping livestock healthy can feel like a delicate balancing act, and winter weather makes that even harder. Cold fronts, sudden temperature swings, and damp conditions can weaken animals’ immune systems, making them more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses like pneumonia. Dr. Kevin Washburn, a professor at the Texas A&M College of … Read More

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