We are ditching the cooler weather of winter and jumping in to the beginning of our warm-season. Spring is the time to be focusing on prepping your pastures for optimal grass production. Hopefully in the past year you have utilized the best ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock
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 product is ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
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 bone will begin to ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseHorse Vaccinations There are many vaccinations available for horse owners to better protect their animals from diseases. In the fact-sheet below, a general description and guideline is given for common vaccines, but owners should always consult ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Proper grazing management is the best insurance on bahiagrass pastures, but re-establishment is sometimes necessary. Follow an 8" and 3" rule: when the grass reaches 8" allow horses to graze, and when it reaches 3" remove animals from ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, TurfEquine Colic Equine colic describes abdominal pain in horses that, in some cases, can lead to death if not treated. Many things can cause a horse to colic, and knowing the symptoms and causes can help horse owners better manage their horses ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Driving through Marion County, “Horse Capital of the World”, even in the depths of winter I am amazed at the beauty of the large commercial farms located here. A particular topic of interest to me and one that I feel could have a real economic ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Saturday afternoon May 2, 2009 just prior to the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby, much attention was given to the fact that "Mind That Bird" was hauled 1,700 miles in a horse trailer pulled by a pickup truck driven by his trainer, Chip Woolley. ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Like the cornerstone of a building or the wheels of an automobile, the feet and legs serve as the foundation of the horse. Uniquely designed to support weight, resist wear, absorb tremendous shock, provide traction and assist in pumping blood, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock
It all started as I was getting ready to take my daughters and their two horses out of state (South Georgia) for another youth rodeo. I spent most of Friday morning running around town, filling up my truck, going to the store for drinks and ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock