Research offers encouraging news for owners managing arthritis in horses with PPID Caring for an older horse can feel like a balancing act. PPID in horses, commonly called Cushing’s disease, can complicate decisions about pain management—especially when insulin dysregulation and the risk of laminitis are also concerns. That is why … Read More
Dr. Jena Questen Shares How a Life-Changing Accident Changed Her Perspective on Horse Training and Safety Most horse owners spend a lifetime learning from horses. Sometimes those lessons come from success. Sometimes they come from mistakes. And sometimes they come from experiences that change the way we view our horses … Read More
Sometimes a horse seems physically fine, but something still feels “off” — tension, resistance, unusual behavior, or slow recovery that’s hard to explain. That’s why more horse owners are becoming curious about energy healing and how it may support wellness, focus, and resilience alongside traditional care. Even if you’re skeptical, … Read More
Dental problems are common in horses and can affect nearly every aspect of their daily life — from eating, grazing and maintaining body condition to performing comfortably under the saddle. Because horses spend the majority of each day chewing and grinding fibrous forage, their teeth are constantly wearing. While this process … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Outbreak Update Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Euthanized: 1; Horse 1: Age: 5; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Confirmation Date: 4/20/2026; Horse Status: Euthanized; Comments: A 5–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in Santa Clara County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The gelding has been quarantined on premises with no additional exposed horses on the property. … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Horse imported to Oregon from California approximately 2 weeks prior to diagnosis; 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 … Read More
Source: Asst State Veterinarian-WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Snohomish County Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Under vet care. Recovering. Grant County Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 4; Facility Type: Private Facility; Comments: Horse under vet care. Purchased another equid at the livestock market recently and brought home.; For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Horse 1: Age: 5; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Confirmation Date: 4/20/2026; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Comments: A 5–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in Santa Clara County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The gelding has been quarantined on premises with no additional exposed horses … Read More
Quarantine Released Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 35; Comments: The thirty-five (35) potentially exposed horses on this premises tested negative on the sixty (60) day retest. Quarantine on this premises has been released.; Previous Alerts: 4890 For more information about EIA go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 3; Facility Type: Private 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 … Read More
