Warm Springs, Oregon
Background
The Warm Springs Program was developed in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Department of Range and Agriculture to support the health and welfare of horses on the Warm Springs Reservation through accessible veterinary care and community collaboration.
Through hands-on services, veterinary student training, and long-term partnership with the community, the program helps improve access to humane castration and preventive care while supporting sustainable herd health practices.
Program Start Year: 2025
Impact
Multiple times each year, International Veterinary Outreach (IVO) brings veterinary teams to the Warm Springs Reservation to provide student seminars, range horse castration clinics, and community wellness services.
In 2025, these efforts served 77 horses and trained 36 veterinary students from Oregon State University and UC Davis.
The program focuses on preventive care, including vaccinations, dental care, parasite management, wellness services, and humane castration. Working closely with tribal partners and community members, IVO supports ongoing efforts to care for horses through practical veterinary services and education.
For veterinary students, the program offers a rare opportunity to work with a unique population of range horses in a setting that requires adaptability, collaboration, and respect for the community’s relationship with the animals. These experiences provide hands-on learning opportunities that differ significantly from traditional veterinary teaching hospital environments.
The Warm Springs Program is a collaboration between IVO, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Department of Range and Agriculture and the Oregon State University Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, with participation from veterinary students from both Oregon State University and UC Davis.
Together, partners work alongside the community to provide accessible veterinary care and support the long-term well-being of horses on the Reservation through wellness services, preventive care, and educational outreach.
The program is grounded in consistency, relationship-building, and a shared commitment to animal welfare and community partnership.
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