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Outbreak Alerts – March 02, 2026 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Barbara County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Number Euthanized: 1;  Horse 1: Age: 16; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Tennessee Walking Horses; Clinical Signs: ataxia, trouble urinating, recumbent; Confirmation Date: 3/2/2026; Horse Status: Euthanized;  Comments: A 16-year-old Tennessee Walker gelding from Santa Barbara County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: March 02, 2026 – Equine Influenza in Snohomish County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Training Facility; For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts 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

American Horse Council Foundation Begins Work on 2028 National Economic Impact Study of the U.S. Horse Industry

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McLean, Virginia The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) today announced the launch of its next National Economic Impact Study of the U.S. horse industry, with findings expected to be released in 2028. This comprehensive study will build on AHCF’s long‑running series of benchmark reports, which have documented the industry’s contributions … Read More

The 40th Annual Idaho Horse Expo is April 3 – 5, 2026

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Idaho Horse Expo
Warwick Schiller headlines the Idaho Horse Expo April 3 – 5, 2026, in Nampa, Idaho. Photo by Tyler Schiller

Expo Brings Top Clinicians and Trainers to the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho The 40th Annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 3-5, 2026, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho.  Horse lovers of all ages will want to attend this event.  The Expo will … Read More

Keeping Our Senior Horses Healthy

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As a horse owner, I’ve learned that taking care of our senior horses requires special attention, especially when it comes to annual wellness exams. These check-ups are not just routine; they’re a vital opportunity to catch potential issues early. I remember my first experience with my aging mare, Bella, who … Read More

EquiSUMMIT™ – March 11-12, 2026 – Virtual/Online

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EquiSUMMIT™ 2026 is a FREE, virtual equine education event focused on unlocking equine stress and gut health solutions through approachable, science‑backed discussions. Designed for horse owners, farriers, feed retailers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and equine industry professionals, EquiSUMMIT brings together respected experts to share practical insights on nutrition, feeding strategies, and gut … Read More

Highlights from the 2026 USPC Convention: Education, Horse Well-Being, and Leadership in Action

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USPC Convention

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

News Release: Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center

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H-FIRE
(From left) Mohamed Hajeeh Ali and Elsa Ludwig give a patient high-frequency irreversible electroporation treatment. Photo by Sharon Peart for Virginia Tech

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

2026 Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series – Neurologic Diseases Night – February 11, 2026 – Virtual via Zoom

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This presentation will be a review of how an equine neurological evaluation is performed, as well as a focus on some of the most common neurologic diagnoses in the horse. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/2026-horse-management-seminar-webinar-series-neurologic-diseases-night PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source … Read More

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