North Carolina Horse Council

At Shepherd’s Youth Ranch in North Carolina, horses are more than companions — they are counselors. Founded to serve youth and families navigating emotional and social challenges, the ranch uses […]

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It is with profound sorrow that we extend our deepest condolences following the tragic barn fire that claimed the lives of so many cherished horses. Words feel wholly inadequate in […]

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: Declaration of Emergency

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 […]

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 2025 CONTACT: Susan Marcks, interim director N.C. Agricultural Finance Authority (919) 664-1742 or largeanimalvetgrants@ncagr.gov Large Animal Grants program accepting applications Deadline to apply is […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2025 CONTACT: Dr. Mike Martin, state veterinarian NCDA&CS Veterinary Division 919-707-3250, michael.martin@ncagr.gov NCDA&CS asks horse owners to be on lookout for signs of equine […]

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 […]

Have you heard about the new NC Hay Finder? If you are looking for hay or have hay to sell, then NC Hay Finder is your hay marketplace. NC State […]