Join the 2024 Oregon Horse Council Board
Help us Strengthen, Connect, and Represent our Industry! The Oregon Horse Council was established in 2009 and has worked hard for Oregon’s equine industry in many ways since – …
Oregon Trails Coalition Annual Meeting: What’s Next for Oregon Signature’s Trails?
The Oregon Trails Coalition will once again be hosting our annual meeting in conjunction with the statewide Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit (in partnership with the Oregon Trails Summit). We hope you’ll be able …
Weigh-In on Cline Butte Trails
The comment period for the Determination of National Environmental Policy Act Adequacy (DNA) for Cline Butte Recreation Area is open, and the last day to submit comments is September 21st. The …
A horse is a horse—of course? Oregon Supreme Court denies plaintiff horse case review
Justice is an American quarter horse and appaloosa cross. Photo courtesy of the Animal Legal Defense Fund. It was an open and shut case of neglect. The victim in rural …
Oregon Equine Industry Letter in Support of SB754
This morning, a coalition of equine organizations, businesses, and individuals submitted a letter in support of SB754. Our goal is to get this bill into committee by end of day …
Legislative Alert: Support needed for SB754
By 5 pm Tuesday, March 14, we need as many equine organizations, businesses, and events that utilize liability waivers to sign onto this letter. Please contact brandi@oregonhorsecouncil.com to add your …
Ovation Protégé Helmet Recall Notice
There has been an important fast track recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (UPSC) and English Riding Supply. On February 9, 2023, English Riding Supply recalled about 55,000 Ovation …
Legislative Alert: Fairgrounds Need YOUR Support – HB2510
Prior to 1 pm on Thursday, February 9th, the fairgrounds industry in Oregon needs our support. Have you ever ridden your horse at an indoor arena at your county fairgrounds? …
Malnourished horses, cattle found at illegal marijuana grow near Oregon City
A raid on an illegal marijuana grow south of Oregon City found not just nearly 3,000 marijuana plants and about 1 ½ tons of processed marijuana and stolen property but …
A ‘healing miracle’ after a horse falls 200 feet near Timberline Lodge
The sound of a horse somersaulting through the branches down a ridge in Zigzag Canyon broke the late summer quiet last Saturday. A path strewn with downed trees sent the …