by Jennifer Bearden | Jul 28, 2023
In Florida, the hot and humid climate can make it challenging to keep horse’s hooves healthy. Microorganisms thrive in warm and wet environments and can cause infections. Here are some basic hoof care tips for Florida horses: Regular Trimming – schedule regular...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Jun 18, 2021
Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS State Extension Horse Specialist Summertime brings many positives for horse owners: longer days, shorter hair coats, and lower feed bills, utilizing pasture instead of hay. Some of the challenges that arrive with hot/humid days of summer...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Mar 26, 2021
Perennial peanut production is on the rise throughout the Panhandle. In Calhoun County alone, we’ve ascended from a small specialty industry, with a farm here and there growing the legume, to around 1,000 acres in production. This increase in acreage is due to...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Jul 10, 2020
Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS State Extension Horse Specialist Whether you are a small breeder producing one or two foals a year, or a much larger commercial operation, weaning can be a challenging time for the mare, foal and manager. Many factors affect the when, how...
by Nick Simmons | Feb 28, 2020
Horses have been used for farm work, as a form of recreation, and exhibition for many years. They come in many sizes, colors shapes and temperaments. One of the most common issues that can affect a horse’s overall performance can’t be seen from the outside....