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Outbreak Alerts: March 10, 2026 Strangles in Linn County, OR

March 10, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Department of Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: 4; 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 listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date listed, disease … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: March 06, 2026 – Equine Influenza in Gallatin County, MT

March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown; 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, disease name, … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: March 09, 2026 Strangles in Harney County, OR

March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Department of Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 9; Number Suspected: 3; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Farm; Previous Alerts: 4906 Comments: There are 12 horses considered affected and alive. 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 listed on our EDCC website … Read More

Accepted Trainers Announced for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

March 23, 2026March 9, 2026 by Press

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place on October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The Thoroughbred Makeover is the largest and most lucrative retraining competition … Read More

MARS Bromont Rising Returns for 2026

March 23, 2026March 5, 2026 by Press

MARS Bromont Rising U25 Grant Program Returns to MARS Bromont CCI for 2026 BROMONT, QC – February 13, 2026 – The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program, administered by the USEA Foundation, is pleased to announce that up to 10 grants of up to $2,500 each will once again be available for talented young … Read More

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

March 3, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

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

March 3, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

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

March 3, 2026 by Nicole Sorbo

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

March 3, 2026March 1, 2026 by Press

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

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by NWHS

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

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