Nevada Equine Council

08/11/2026

The American Horse Publications (AHC) and United Horse Coalition (UHC) are pleased to open applications for their Fall 2026 Internship Programs, offering motivated students and emerging professionals a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in the national equine industry.

Applications are due by August 28th.

Learn more and apply here: https://horsecouncil.org/about/opportunities/

08/11/2026

Nevada State Fairgrounds information for livestock evacuees

Livestock Evacuation Information
Fires are affecting areas of Northern Nevada. Residents asked to evacuate with livestock or large animals may bring them to:
Nevada State Fairgrounds (Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center)
1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV
Livestock access: Gate 2

Please have trailers, feed, water and necessary animal supplies ready. For animal evacuation assistance, contact Washoe County Regional Animal Services

Stay informed through official evacuation updates and follow instructions from emergency personnel. Additional information on the fires and evacuation zones are available at https://perimetermap.com/

Nevada State Fairgrounds

08/11/2026

ATTENTION: AUGUST MEETING CANCELLED

Hello NVEC members and board

Due to the devastating fires currently blazing across the northern Nevada/Reno area, we have made the decision to cancel the August meeting. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns that cannot wait until next month.

Hoping that everyone's animals, homes, and families are safe.

We'll see you in September.

Information here: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvccd-bug-fire and evacuations here: https://perimetermap.com/

08/08/2026

The survey for this proposed park in Douglas County includes specific equestrian questions so please take a few minutes to fill it out.

Updated flyer has been attached.

We'd like your input:
Denmar Rural Park is a proposed 40-acre community park and regional flood control basin located near Sawmill Road and Fish Springs Road in Douglas County, NV.
The park is envisioned to provide outdoor recreation opportunities while improving regional flood protection and preserving the area's rural character.
Please join us for a visioning workshop on August 20th from 5-7pm at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center and/or take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77MQQQG
Take a moment to share your ideas, priorities, and vision for this community space!

08/07/2026

NVEC Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 11th at 6:30pm

You're invited to join us for the monthly meeting of the NVEC board to discuss action items and future goals and projects of the Council.

We have lots of updates to share and are still actively seeking members and sponsors to grow this community! Our 501(c)6 application has been filed and is currently pending approval.

*** The NVEC is currently seeking to fill open board positions to support the development and growth of the NVEC statewide! We are prioritizing sourcing board members from outside the Reno/Sparks area. Representation from all regions of Nevada is needed for a balanced and effective organization.

6:30 PM-8:00 PM

South Valleys Library (15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511, United States)

Diamond Room

✨ ZOOM attendance is also available! Please email [email protected] for the link

07/10/2026

Anyone in Nevada available to help out?

ON JULY 14th we enter TAHOE CITY as part of the 6,800-mile American Discovery 250 Relay! WE NEED YOUR HELP to carry the baton containing a replica of the Declaration of Independence by foot, bike, wheelchair or horseback. Registration is FREE and all details can be found at: www.discoverytrail.org/america-250-relay Tahoe City Downtown Association Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association Visit Lake Tahoe

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

How many horses per acre are reasonable?

“I thought we had this settled, and now the planners want to reduce the number of horses that we can have per acre in our suburban community. Are there any standards that we can give them to help us keep what we have?”

This is a question horse owners, boarding facilities, and equestrian organizations continue to ask as communities grow, and land-use pressures increase.

There is rarely a single “correct” horses-per-acre ratio. The number of horses a property can sustain depends on its soils, vegetation, infrastructure, management practices, environmental conditions, and regulatory requirements.

Read more about how many horses are appropriate for land usage at 🔗 https://elcr.org/how-many-horses-can-i-keep2/