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Outbreak Alerts: January 30, 2026 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory, Kitsap County, WA

January 30, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Under veterinary care. Mild upper resp signs. Had been to local riding club event.; Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will … Read More

Built on Trust, Designed for the Horse Community

January 26, 2026 by Karen Pickering

El Paso County Sheriff’s Department mounted unit at Parade in Colorado Springs

Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents Medical Management of Mares to Improve Fertility – February 17, 2026 – Virtual via Zoom

January 26, 2026 by Press

ITHACA, N.Y. – Join us as Dr. Bailey presents a discussion of protocols and therapies used to ensure good timing of breeding and optimize uterine health for the early embryo in order to improve pregnancy rates in mares. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/cornells-equine-seminar-series-presents-medical-management-of-mares-to-improve-fertility PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s … Read More

ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Returns for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Press

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that thanks to funding by the ASPCA Right Horse Reimagining Racers Grant, the ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship returns for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The scholarship will fund the costs of one stall and first … Read More

Ride With Confidence! – February 3, 2026 – Virtual via Zoom

January 26, 2026January 22, 2026 by Press

Are excuses holding you back from achieving your equestrian dreams?Do you feel hesitant to get back on your horse? Maybe fear, doubt, or a lack of motivation is keeping you from taking the next step. You’re not alone, and the good news is – there’s a way forward! See event … Read More

Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

January 15, 2026 by Press

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

January 26, 2026January 9, 2026 by Press

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

Idaho Horse Expo – April 3-5, 2026 – Nampa, ID

January 26, 2026January 5, 2026 by Press

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

The 2026 USPC Festival Features

December 30, 2025 by Press

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

Horse Speak: Unlocking the Language of Horses – January 23, 2026 – Tumalo, OR

December 30, 2025 by Press

In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of horse behavior and communication through evidence based information from Lucinda Baker’s Being Herd program and Horse Speak®. We’ll explore the science and language of horses, focusing on presence and connection when working with your herd. Using a mix of videos, … Read More

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