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The 2026 USPC Festival Features
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
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
Breathing Easy: Protecting Livestock From Respiratory Disease
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
Being Herd: 6-Week Progressive Workshop Program – January 24, 2026 to March 21, 2026 – Bend, OR
Week # 1 – Jan. 24, 2026- Orientation to the Equine Mandala through the Horse’s Sensory WorldTheme: Part 1- Learn to read the horses body language though understanding their Sensory World. Week # 2 -Jan. 31, 2026- Equine Mandala & the Horse’s Nervous SystemTheme: Part 2- Learn to read the … Read More
Outbreak Alerts: December 22, 2025 Strangles in Stevens County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Horse under vet care. Had returned from training and also owner bought two others at the same time and commingled at farm.; For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts … Read More
Outbreak Alerts: December 22, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory, Spokane County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Number Confirmed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Transposed numbers on previous EHV-1 quarantine release and reported as 7241; Previous Alerts: 4771 Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date listed, … Read More
Outbreak Alerts: December 17, 2025 Strangles in Los Angeles County, CA
Source: Attending veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Horse 1: Age: 16; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Gypsy; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/14/2025; Clinical Signs: Fever & anorexia x 1 day; Confirmation Date: 12/17/2025; Horse Status: Recovered; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are … Read More
Muck Boot Company’s Chore Western Collection
Now in Women and Kids Sizes Too! Muck Boot Company has redesigned their iconic Chore with a Western boot flair and added women’s and big and little kids silhouettes to the Chore Western Collection. Made for work (and life) in the muck, these boots are 100% waterproof, easy to clean, … Read More
New in Books: Candy Cane
Contemporary Sweet Romance with a Western Flair by Marilyn Conner Miles Candy Cane by Marilyn Conner Miles is a coming-of-age story for everyone who loves horses. Candy Cane is a shy girl with red hair, blue eyes, and creamy white skin who tries to live down her name. She has … Read More
