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Few conversations in the horse world are harder than euthanasia. Most of us don’t want to think about it until we absolutely have to. We hope for more good days, more time, one more season. And because horses are so incredibly stoic, it can be difficult to recognize when they’re …
Some horses seem to gain weight just by looking at a bale of hay. We call them easy keepers, and while it’s often said with a smile, carrying extra weight can sometimes signal a much bigger issue. Equine Metabolic Syndrome, or EMS, has become one of the most important health …
There are a lot of things to love about spring. Longer rides, greener pastures, warmer weather. But keeping horses clean this time of year? That’s another story. Between mud, rain, shedding coats, sweat, and insects, spring can be rough on a horse’s skin. It sometimes feels like you finally get …
Most of us recognize obvious lameness pretty quickly. But muscle pain and body soreness can be much harder to spot, especially in horses that quietly keep doing their jobs anyway. I think horse people sometimes get so used to little behaviors — tail swishing, stiffness, resistance, head tossing, difficulty picking …
If you spend enough time around barns, you’ll hear a lot of opinions about hay. Horses can’t eat alfalfa. Round bales are dangerous. First cutting is always better. Most of us have probably repeated at least one of those ourselves at some point. The truth is, choosing forage for …
The part of the journey that tests you—and your decisions Traveling with horses across multiple states is challenging enough. Add unpredictable spring weather in Colorado and the plains, and things can change quickly. What started as a carefully planned trip turned into one of the most stressful travel experiences I’ve …
Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – Ongoing Investigation Number Confirmed: 3; Number Exposed: 15; Number Euthanized: 3; Facility Type: Training Facility; Horse 1: Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: Tested due to 60-day retest at previously positive premises; Confirmation Date: 4/13/2026; Horse Status: Euthanized; Horse 2: Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: Tested for 60-day retest at previously positive premises.; Confirmation Date: 4/13/2026; Horse Status: Euthanized; Horse 3: Age: 6; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Confirmation Date: 4/13/2026; Horse Status: Euthanized; …
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 50; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific …
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Horse 1: Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/10/2026; Clinical Signs: Nasal discharge; Confirmation Date: 4/17/2026; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Horse 2: PCR positive See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include …
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Milam County, TX Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown; Number Euthanized: 1; Comments: Quarantined 2/20/26. 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 …