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

February 22, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

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 23, 2026 – Equine Infectious Anemia – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, Texas

February 23, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Austin County, TX Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown; Number Euthanized: 1; Comments: Quarantined 1/27/26. 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 …

Outbreak Alert: February 23, 2026 – Equine Influenza in Laramie County, WY

February 23, 2026 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 3; Facility Type: Farm; For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Do Whatever You Can Do

February 23, 2026February 20, 2026 by Kim Roe

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 …

You’re Always Teaching Something

February 25, 2026 by Robert Eversole

Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Good Horsemanship is Built One Decision at a Time I spent some time working with my mules Ruger and the Bean after getting back from teaching clinics in Kansas. Nothing flashy. No problems to solve. Just time, quiet hands, and animals doing what they already knew how to do. The …

American Horse Council Foundation Begins Work on 2028 National Economic Impact Study of the U.S. Horse Industry

March 3, 2026March 1, 2026 by Press

McLean, Virginia The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) today announced the launch of its next National Economic Impact Study of the U.S. horse industry, with findings expected to be released in 2028. This comprehensive study will build on AHCF’s long‑running series of benchmark reports, which have documented the industry’s contributions …

MARS Bromont Rising Returns for 2026

March 23, 2026March 5, 2026 by Press

MARS Bromont Rising U25 Grant Program Returns to MARS Bromont CCI for 2026 BROMONT, QC – February 13, 2026 – The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program, administered by the USEA Foundation, is pleased to announce that up to 10 grants of up to $2,500 each will once again be available for talented young …

Throw Away Horses Movie Showing – March 8, 2026 – Longmont, Colorado

March 3, 2026 by Press

Colorado Horse Rescue is proud to be featured in Throw Away Horses, a compelling documentary that sheds light on the realities faced by horses who are abandoned, neglected, or discarded. This is a unique opportunity to see CHR’s work in action, understand the challenges horses face, and connect with a …

The 40th Annual Idaho Horse Expo is April 3 – 5, 2026

April 30, 2026March 1, 2026 by Press

Warwick Schiller headlines the Idaho Horse Expo April 3 – 5, 2026, in Nampa, Idaho. Photo by Tyler Schiller

Expo Brings Top Clinicians and Trainers to the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho The 40th Annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 3-5, 2026, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. Horse lovers of all ages will want to attend this event. The Expo will …

The #1 Marketing Mistake Today

March 9, 2026 by COHS Articles

Dive deeper into an effective marketing strategy I recently came across an article that explained something I’ve seen play out many times over the past 30+ years in the horse industry. It described one of the most common reasons businesses struggle to grow—and it immediately resonated with me. The challenge …

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