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Multiple Outbreak Alerts in TEXAS: February 26, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia

December 8, 2025February 26, 2025 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission General notes: Quarantines will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff work closely with the owners and local veterinarians to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures Burleson County, TX Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 2 Johnson County, TX Number Confirmed: 1Number …

Trail Savvy: Helmets, Head Injuries, and Hard Truths

February 26, 2025 by Robert Eversole

Photo by Robert Eversole

Helmet Use Reduces Likelihood of Severe Injury I respect that everyone has their own comfort level and makes their own choices. In many ways, safety is like climbing a ladder—we all choose the rung we’re most comfortable with. For some, that might mean wearing a helmet every time they ride. …

New & Noteworthy: Muck Boots – From Stable to Stirrup

February 24, 2025 by Colorado Horse Source

Users Review Muck Boots Offerings for Men The Outscape Max Ankle Boots Muck Boots’ Outscape Max Ankle Boot is a high-performance, all-terrain boot inspired by Muck Boots’ ever-popular Outscape and Apex collections. 100% waterproof construction with a 10” collar opening for easy on and off coupled with a Muckskin upper …

Trainer’s Corner: Movement to Regain the Brain – Part 2

February 20, 2025 by Ben Longwell

Photo by by Natalie Longwell

Response in Spite of Trouble Last month we discussed one of the most common questions I hear, which concerns what to do when a horse spooks or how to build confidence in a nervous horse. These are broad questions and can involve situations with a wide range of possible factors, …

48th Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium – April 11-13, 2025 – Tucson, AZ

February 24, 2025February 19, 2025 by Press

The 48th Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium, will be held April 11-23, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. A highly anticipated annual event for horse enthusiasts, this gathering unites teens and adult leaders from all corners of the equine industry for three days of engaging demonstrations, hands-on workshops, insightful discussions, educational …

Carson James Horsemanship Clinic – August 15-16, 2025 – Colorado Springs, Colorado

February 24, 2025February 19, 2025 by Press

Carson James comes to the Colorado Springs area! Amazing Grace Ranch is hosting this 2 day clinic! See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/carson-james-horsemanship-clinic

From My Saddle: Seasons in Life

February 18, 2025 by Karen Pickering

Karen and her late horse April in Yellowstone.

Change is the One Sure Thing I’ve enjoyed 30 years publishing the Northwest Horse Source. It’s been a dream career, and I’m truly blessed to work in an industry I love. While it’s never been lucrative financially, it’s been rich in experience, friendships, travel, and more. From horse shows to …

Feature Story: A Ranch Vacation

February 16, 2025 by Karen Pickering

Photo by Wendy Croney

Vista Verde Ranch – A Place to Ride, Relax and be Pampered My friend Wendy and I arrived at Vista Verde Ranch, north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024. We drove up to the lodge, decorated with pumpkins and chrysanthemums, and were greeted by a …

Media Barn: New in Books – Ground Games for Horses

February 13, 2025 by Press

Skills, Tests, Obstacles, and 26 Engaging In-Hand Courses by Waltraud Böhmke More and more horse owners hope to engage their horses’ minds as much as their bodies during the time they spend together, both under saddle and on the ground. The happy news is that the training activities we have …

Editor’s Postcard: Connections to the Past

February 11, 2025 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Treasured Tools of the Trade On my farm I rely on mechanical and electronic equipment every day to keep the place running. My tractor, arena drag, coffee pot, wheelbarrow and manure fork, and the computer I’m typing on will all eventually wear out and break. Honestly, though, I have little …

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