February 11, 2026 (Lexington, KY) — As a national leader in equestrian education, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) continued to expand upon the topics horse owners and riders care about most through expert-led presentations at the annual USPC Convention, where learning and leadership development, horse well-being and rider … Read More
February 6, 2026 — The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during … Read More
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Jan. 22, 2026 — Sepsis, a condition in which the immune system spirals out of control in response to an infection, is one of the most life-threatening health concerns a horse can face. Managing it requires medications, fluids, and other supportive care, which quickly add up to long … Read More
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Pivoting into Change It’s hard to imagine how much things have changed since I started The Northwest Horse Source in December 1995. Sitting here some 30 years later, I’m grateful for the journey I’ve been on with my readers and advertisers. My dream of working with horses was realized! As … Read More
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
The 40th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 3-5, 2026 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. If you are a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event. The expo features internationally know clinicians, as well as local clinicians and trainers. The featured … Read More
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
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
How to Protect Large Animals in a Fire Emergency By Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Staff The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome respite. But as owners move their large animals into their … Read More
