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Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

January 15, 2026

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that applications to compete in the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open through January 23, 2026. The Thoroughbred Makeover is the largest and most …

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Outbreak Alerts: January 12, 2026 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Adams County, CO

January 15, 2026

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 3; Number Exposed: 11; Number Euthanized: 3;  Horse 1: Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/16/2025; Clinical Signs: tested dur to exposure of another positive horse on the premises.; Confirmation Date: 12/23/2025; Horse Status: Euthanized;  Horse 2: Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Horse Status: Euthanized;  Horse 3: Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 31, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Adams County, CO

January 2, 2026

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 13; Number Euthanized: 1; Facility Type: Training Facility;  Horse 1: Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: Unthrifty, poor body condition, tested for interstate movement requirements; Confirmation Date: 12/23/2025; Horse Status: Euthanized;  Comments: Confirmatory testing for cohorts is pending.; For more information:  …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 30, 2025 – Vesicular Stomatitis – Santa Cruz County, AZ

January 2, 2026

Source: United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Comments: Since the last situation report (12/9/2025), there has been one (1) new confirmed VSVpositive equine premises identified in Arizona (Santa Cruz County). All …

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The 2026 USPC Festival Features

December 30, 2025

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 …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 24, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Eddy & Dona Ana Counties, NM

December 30, 2025

Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Source: State Veterinarian Eddy County: Number Confirmed: 2; Number Exposed: 3; Comments: All of our hold orders were released around 12/7 to 12/10. Our last quarantine was released on 12/21. As of right now, we have no active cases.; Previous Alerts: 4743 …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 23, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Larimer County, CO

December 30, 2025

Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Comments: Notice of quarantine release; Previous Alerts: 4730, 4723 For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Embracing Change

December 29, 2025

Loving the Old Days but Looking Forward I have a hard time with change. I push back against it, bury my head in the sand, and deny reality. But life is full of change, and I know intellectually it’s a …

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The Barn Fire Survival Guide

December 24, 2025

How to Protect Large Animals in a Fire Emergency By Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Staff The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome …

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Breathing Easy: Protecting Livestock From Respiratory Disease

December 23, 2025

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. …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 19, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Bowie County, TX

December 22, 2025

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Private Practitioner and State Animal Health Official Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown;  Horse 1: Breed: Donkey; Clinical Signs: The donkey was recently acquired from Bowie Livestock Sale. The donkey subsequently developed neurologic signs and was transferred to a referral …

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How to Sell Your Horse, Part 3 – Mastering Horse Sales Marketing

December 22, 2025

Marketing Channels and Strategies Over the last few months, I’ve discussed strategies for effective horse sales marketing. In the October issue I covered how to write and create a compelling advertisement and in the November issue I examined the power …

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