Health
Strangles, again, at two Michigan sites
Facilities at two counties in Michigan are dealing with a spate of strangles cases.
Going viral: the equine herpesvirus outbreak and Michigan's disease reporting tools
No reported cases in Michigan as of this weekend, as some horses were set to leave their quarantine Originally published Dec. 8, 2025 LANSING — As news spread about an outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 at events out west, the Michigan Department of Agriculture reached some owners of at-risk horses before they
BREAKING: Michigan horses were potentially exposed to EHV-1, MDARD says
The state confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 2 that some horses in Michigan had potentially been exposed to EHV-1 in Oklahoma, but said the state has not been notified of any EHV-1 positive horses in Michigan to date.
Waterloo showgrounds listed for sale
Iconic horse show property in Grass Lake hits market for $1.2 million Waterloo Hunt Club to retain approx 30 acres, hunting privileges; 2026 show planning is underway. GRASS LAKE — Foxhunters want to foxhunt. Run a horse show? Not so much, these days. It’s that simple reality which led
The Michigan Hoof Beat is coming soon
The Michigan Hoof Beat is a digital newsletter for and about the horse community in Michigan. Journalist and writer Karen Hopper Usher is the founder and reporter. Look for the full launch in November. Until then, take the survey! Or, if you want to be really helpful, print out the