What is Cushings Disease?
Cushings Disease also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is one of the most common diseases in horses over 15 years old.
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Equine Academy
Join us for this exciting event at the Baker County Fairgrounds! You can purchase tickets HERE!
Horse Herald – Basics of Bits
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for you and your… Read More
Horse Herald – Basics of Bits
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for you and your… Read More
Horse Herald – Basics of Bits
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for you and your… Read More
Florida Horse Owner’s Workshop
Join us on Saturday, March 16th at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala as CFLAG and UF/IFAS Marion County Extension proudly present The Florida Horse Owner’s Educational Workshop, a day of horse focused learning and hands on demonstrations… Read More
Horse Herald – Behavioral Issues
November Edition of the Horse Herald focuses on behavioral issues we see in horses. Have issues with your horses exhibiting these behaviors? Contact your local extension for ways to combat stereotypic behaviors.
How to Select Horse Hay
Feeding our horses is typically the largest expense in horse ownership, but feeding them according to their nutrient demands could offer some cost savings. Selecting a good quality hay for our horses often becomes a battle of which… Read More
Horse Herald- Equine Laminitis
Equine Laminitis Laminitis is caused by disruption of the blood flow to the laminae tissue, a connective tissue that holds the pedal (coffin) bone to the hoof wall. After enough of the laminae tissue has died, the coffin… Read More
Time to Plan and Purchase Cool-Season Forage Seed
August is typically the hottest month of the year in Florida so it may seem crazy to be planning for the cool-season. But now is definitely the time to finalize your winter grazing plan. Maintaining a successful operation… Read More