NC Horse Council

03/07/2026

This trail was partially funded by the NCHC. This is your Horse Council working for you!!

03/05/2026

𝐻𝓊𝓇𝓇𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓃𝑒 𝐻𝑒𝓁𝑒𝓃𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝒻 𝐹𝓊𝓃𝒹𝓈 𝒜𝓋𝒶𝒾𝓁𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒

The North Carolina Horse Council Foundation has $28,000 remaining to award in 2026 to equine owners and equine businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Grants may support:
• Facility & stable repairs
• Fencing
• Feed & supplies
• Equipment replacement
• Other hurricane-related recovery needs

Grant amounts vary, and our goal is to help as many members of the equine community as possible.

Questions or application assistance:
Cheryl Bennett – [email protected]

➡️ Apply now and help restore North Carolina’s equine community. https://nchorsecouncil.com/hurricane-helene-relief-funds-available/

03/02/2026

Updates from the NCHC -

Are you a current member of the North Carolina Horse Council? Or, is it time to join?  Individual and Family Memberships expire every December 31st - renew yours today!   Note: Never forget to renew your membership again!  New this year, you can select automatic renewal. The $1,000,000 liabil...

02/19/2026

We are heartbroken by the devastating barn fire that claimed the lives of so many beloved horses. Our deepest condolences go out to the owners, caretakers, families, and everyone impacted by this unimaginable loss.

Horses are more than athletes — they are partners, teachers, and family. The grief felt throughout the North Carolina equine community is profound, and we stand in support of all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.

This tragedy is also a solemn reminder of the critical importance of fire prevention and emergency preparedness in every equine facility — including routine electrical inspections, proper detection systems, evacuation planning, and staff training. Honoring these horses means doing everything we can to protect those in our care.

Please keep this barn and all affected in your thoughts. Our community stands together

With deepest sympathy and unwavering support,
The North Carolina Horse Council

01/30/2026

🐴✨ First Undergraduates Accepted as NC Equine Scholars Get a Taste of Veterinarian Life ✨🐴

Eight North Carolina students — six scholars and two alternates — spent the summer shadowing equine veterinarians across the state. The program, created to help address a shortage of equine veterinarians, guarantees a seat at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine to participants who meet admission requirements.

Read the full article here on the NCSU Veterinary Medicine News -

Student Experience First Undergraduates Accepted as NC Equine Scholars Get a Taste of Veterinarian Life Eight North Carolina students — six scholars and two alternates — spent the summer shadowing equine veterinarians across the state. The program, created to help address a shortage of equine ve...

01/25/2026

☎📣 NCDA&CS to activate hotline Saturday to help farmers impacted by winter storm ☎📣

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will activate its hotline Saturday, Jan. 24, to connect farmers with resources that can assist with damage and other agricultural emergencies related to the storm. The toll-free number is 1-866-645-9403. A live operator will be available on the hotline Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

01/23/2026

ℹ NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division Information ℹ Including Agriculture Emergency Hotline number (1-866-645-9403) and more info, can be found here - https://www.ncagr.gov/emergency-programs/disaster-information

01/23/2026

📣 NC Governor Issues State of Emergency 📣 Governor Stein has declared a state of emergency in Executive Order 31 this morning for the upcoming winter storm.

You can find the full declaration here: https://nchorsecouncil.com/nc-governor-issues-state-of-emergency/

01/15/2026

https://nchorsecouncil.com/ncdacs-information-on-acute-neurologic-disease/

NCDA&CS Shares Information and resources on Acute Neurologic Diseases Equine Herpes Virus EHV‐1 is spread from horse to horse through contact with nasal discharge or spread as aerosol droplets. Infected […]

01/15/2026

🚨 NCDA&CS PRESS RELEASE: Horse in Davidson County tests positive for EHV1/EHM 🚨

The NC Dept. of Agriculture has confirmed a positive case of EHV-1/EHM (neurologic equine herpesvirus) in Davidson County involving a horse recently imported from Florida. The affected horse was humanely euthanized, and the remaining horses on the property are quarantined and being closely monitored. At this time, there is no known risk of spread beyond this location.

This case is not linked to the current national outbreak, but it’s an important reminder to stay vigilant. Please practice good biosecurity, isolate new arrivals, and contact your veterinarian if you notice symptoms such as fever, nasal discharge, or neurologic signs.

🐴 Read the full post here: https://nchorsecouncil.com/?p=16458

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JAN. 12, 2026 CONTACT: Heather Overton, assistant director NCDA&CS Public Affairs Division 919-707-3006, [email protected] Horse in Davidson County tests positive for EHV1/EHM No current known risk […]

10/02/2025

https://nchorsecouncil.com/alert-as-screwworm-moves-closer-to-the-united-states-horse-community-should-be-on-the-lookout/

US Equestrian News ALERT: As Screwworm Moves Closer to the United States, Horse Community Should Be on the Lookout On September 21, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture announced […]