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Four Riders Discover the Icelandic Horse in New Documentary Film

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Photo Courtesy ©Horses of Iceland. Photo by Christiane Slawik

Reykjavik, February 2026. A new documentary film from Horses of Iceland, Discovering the World of the Icelandic Horse, follows four experienced riders as they encounter the Icelandic horse for the first time, and attempt to master tölt in just five days. The participating riders — Annchen Augustine and Lena Wagner … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts – March 23, 2026 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Barbara County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Number Euthanized: 1; Comments: No additional case were confirmed during the quarantine monitoring period. The quarantine period has been fully completed and is officially released.; Previous Alerts: 4898 For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication … Read More

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Cow Horse Around in the Northwest 

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Author Katie Surritt and her cow horse. Photo by Captured by Crystal Photography.

Get Connected to these Clubs for Working Horse Enthusiasts The wild, wild West often feels far away from our Pacific Northwest evergreen trees and rain (sometimes mud) especially during the winter months. But cattle, cowboys, and cow horses are a lot closer than you think. Have you ever wanted to … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: March 20, 2026 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Multiple Counties in CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture   Merced County, CA Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Comments: The one (1) potentially exposed horses on this premises tested negative on the sixty (60) day retest. Quarantine on this premises has been released.; Previous Alerts: 4842   Stanislaus County, CA Number Confirmed: 2; Number Exposed: 25; Horse … Read More

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EQUUS Television Network LIVE at the 54th Annual American Farrier’s Association Convention in Little Rock — March 16–20, 2026

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Little Rock, AR (March 11, 2026) — EQUUS Television Network is proud to announce it will be broadcasting LIVE from the 54th Annual American Farrier’s Association (AFA) Convention and National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition, taking place March 16th through 20th in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Join EQUUS Television’s Diana De Rosa ON … Read More

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New in Books: How to Be an Urban Cowgirl & Find Your Inner West

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America’s cowgirl is an attitude, not a career. It’s all about showing up, working hard, and being true to yourself—all values required to work the land and safeguard the Western lifestyle. Maybe that explains why so many women everywhere identify with the cowgirl way—it’s all about loyalty, courage, strength, and … Read More

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Cowgirl Capable Charity Poker Ride – May 16, 2026 – Pateros, WA

Shake off the winter blues and saddle up for a fun day on horseback at the beautiful Whistlin Pine Ranch during our Spring Fever Charity Poker Ride. Riders will enjoy access to the private 500-acre ranch trail system, gathering poker cards along the route to build their best hand. This … Read More

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

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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

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

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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

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

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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

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