Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s October 2025 Issue
Explore the complete digital edition of the October 2025 The Northwest Horse Source
Temple Grandin: An Open Door
New Documentary Honors Her Life’s Work in Animal Welfare From Karen Pickering, Northwest Horse Source Magazine Publisher Recently I had the privilege to interview Temple Grandin, a professor of Animal Behavior/Science at Colorado State University (CSU). She is an inspiration to many for the work she’s done as an advocate …
Camping with Horses and Mules
Start Planning Now for Next Year’s Adventures The mornings are crisp with frost, and my favorite trails are hidden under a carpet of golden leaves. As I pack away the gear for winter, I can’t help but think about next year’s adventures. Now’s the time to start planning. Camping with horses might …
Skin Cancer in Horses
A Horse’s Story Shines Light on Sun Safety By Marjorielee Christianson for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University When Christie Goddard (2016 Virginia Tech grad) noticed fast-growing lumps on the eyelid of her 16-year-old American paint horse, Rowdy, she knew she needed to seek help. The gelding, who had been …
Mustang “One Ear Wonder” and Trainer Laura Wilson Win $50,000 at the 2025 Mustang Classic
By Amy Sales The 2025 Mustang Classic concluded in unforgettable fashion as Laura Wilson and her mustang, One Ear Wonder, claimed the championship title with a construction-themed freestyle that wowed the crowd. Their winning performance showcased Wilson’s creativity and horsemanship, and the incredible heart and intelligence of her one-of-a-kind partner. …
Outbreak Alerts: October 16, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, Texas
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Williamson County, TX Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown; Number Euthanized: 1; Comments: Additional to Alert 4467 case. Quarantined 7/16/25. Quarantines will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff work closely with the owners and local veterinarians to monitor potentially …
Old Women, Old Horses
The Joys of the Golden Years It ain’t for sissies. Life’s journey is not always what we expect. If I could give some advice to my younger self, it would be to save money. If I had put away $100 per month when I was in my 20s I would …
How to Sell Your Horse, Part 1
Create a Compelling Ad to Find Your Horse the Perfect New Home When it comes to marketing a horse for sale, a potential buyer’s first impression is often the listing itself. A thoughtfully written sales ad can make the difference between a quick, smooth sale and weeks (or months) of …
DURANGO® BOOTS AWARDS SECOND ANNUAL $30,000 ‘NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWGIRL’ SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Recipient Laurel Cox is an Undergraduate Animal Science and Journalism Student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Nelsonville, OH (August 15, 2025) – Celebrating American cowgirls nationwide, Durango® Boots, in partnership with the Dude Ranch Foundation, awards its second annual National Day of the Cowgirl $30,000 scholarship to University …
Texas A&M-led research collaboration aims to uncover the secrets of equine miscarriage
New study reveals that amniotic tissue may hold the key to preventing pregnancy loss in horses. By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Oct. 1, 2025 — Horse breeding is a time- and resource-intensive process, with the average successful pregnancy often costing thousands of dollars …