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Outbreak Alerts: February 19, 2026 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Weld County, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility;  Horse 1: Age: 7; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: Tested due to exposure to initial Adams County, CO case in December.; Confirmation Date: 2/17/2026; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; For more information:  https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: February 19, 2026 – Vesicular Stomatitis – Maricopa County, AZ

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Comments: Since the last situation report (1/27/2026), there has been one (1) new confirmed VSV positive equine premises identified in Arizona (Maricopa County). All confirmed cases in the 2025-26 outbreak have been vesicular stomatitis …

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EquiSUMMIT™ – March 11-12, 2026 – Virtual/Online

EquiSUMMIT™ 2026 is a FREE, virtual equine education event focused on unlocking equine stress and gut health solutions through approachable, science‑backed discussions. Designed for horse owners, farriers, feed retailers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and equine industry professionals, EquiSUMMIT brings together respected experts to share practical insights on nutrition, feeding strategies, and gut …

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Do Whatever You Can Do

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Don’t feel like riding today? A short session of liberty work can go a long way toward increasing trust between you and your horse. Photo by Kim Roe

Progress Comes One Small Step at a Time I may have found the secret to a well-lived life. I call it, “Do whatever you can do.” Okay, maybe this just works for me, but I want to share it with my fellow horse people who might also struggle to get …

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Highlights from the 2026 USPC Convention: Education, Horse Well-Being, and Leadership in Action

Pony Club

February 11, 2026 (Lexington, KY) — As a national leader in equestrian education, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) continued to expand upon the topics horse owners and riders care about most through expert-led presentations at the annual USPC Convention, where learning and leadership development, horse well-being and rider …

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Colorado Horse Rescue Offers Compassionate Endings Program to Provide Financial Support for At-Home Euthanasia

Compassionate Endings

[Longmont, Colorado] – February 4, 2026 – Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) has launched Compassionate Endings, a new program designed to ensure horses receive kindness and peace in their final moments, regardless of an owner’s financial circumstances. “Saying goodbye to a horse is one of the most difficult decisions an owner can face,” …

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News Release: Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center

Equine Medical Center
(From left) Mohamed Hajeeh Ali and Elsa Ludwig give a patient high-frequency irreversible electroporation treatment. Photo by Sharon Peart for Virginia Tech

February 6, 2026 — The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during …

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