by Saundra TenBroeck | Apr 12, 2024
The American Horse Council Economic Impact Study was conducted in 2023 with the intention of quantifying the value of the equine industry in national and state economies by considering direct, indirect, and induced spending related to horse ownership, recreation, and...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Dec 16, 2022
Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS State Extension Horse Specialist Days are getting shorter, and nights are getting colder. Though the mosquito burden is subsiding, there are still fly pests of horses that seem to fair very well in the cooler months of the year in Florida....
by Sally DeNotta | Oct 7, 2022
Horse owners in Florida are well-accustomed to the process of cleaning up after a hurricane. Debris removal, fence and building repairs, and reestablishing the daily routine are all part of the return to normalcy. While this process may feel familiar to any horse...
by wickens carissa | Aug 26, 2022
Carissa Wickens, UF/IFAS Extension Equine Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences During the summer months in Florida, we expect periods of high heat and humidity, but exposure to extreme temperatures when the heat index (how hot it really feels when the...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Jul 29, 2022
Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS State Extension Horse Specialist Running a horse operation or simply owning horses can bring potential risk associated with clients and/or guests on your property, particularly youth. Some courts have found that a child can find a...