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Abuse & Neglect

Two horses seized as part of neglect investigation in Oregon’s Yamhill County

July 24, 2025

Events & Shows

Destiny Wecks reinstated as 2026 Miss Rodeo Oregon following controversy and board reversal

Abuse & Neglect

Neglected horse seized by an Oregon sheriff’s office amid ongoing investigation

Abuse & Neglect

Managers for embattled equestrian outfitter charged with minor sex abuse take over, but horse neglect allegations continue months later

Events & Shows

Destiny Wecks reinstated as 2026 Miss Rodeo Oregon following controversy and board reversal

July 18, 2025

In a dramatic reversal following public backlash and internal review, the Miss Rodeo Oregon Board has reinstated Destiny Wecks as the official winner of the 2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon pageant, officially naming her Miss Rodeo Oregon 2026.

The 2024 Endurance Riding National Championships are coming to Oregon

May 15, 2024

Embattled Mt. Hood Center failed to provide required workers’ compensation insurance to employees, State officials say

May 11, 2024

Equestrian events center forced to close, sued by County officials for dangerous code violations

April 17, 2024

Crooked River Roundup to host its 11th Annual Kickoff Party on April 27th

April 10, 2024

HEALTH & VET

Northwest News

Equestrian outfitting guide life-flighted after horse riding injury on Oregon coast

March 19, 2024

A young woman with an equestrian outfitter company was airlifted by Life Flight Network following a reported horseback riding injury on Monday in the small town of Pacific City in Tillamook County.

Northwest News

Firefighters rescue horse from muddy trench on Oregon farm

February 10, 2024

Firefighters from multiple agencies helped rescue a horse stuck in a muddy trench on Friday in a rural area outside of Portland, Oregon.

Two horses killed after being hit by separate pickup trucks near Pocatello, Idaho

January 29, 2024

Horse escaped stall aboard cargo plane mid-flight going from JFK to Europe

November 16, 2023

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course being hosted in Eugene by Oregon Horse Council

October 31, 2023

Oregon veterinarian with domestic violence conviction takes deal in animal neglect case

October 2, 2023

CRIME & LEGAL

Abuse & Neglect

Two horses seized as part of neglect investigation in Oregon’s Yamhill County

July 24, 2025

The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has seized two malnourished horses from a property in rural Carlton following a livestock neglect complaint.