by Saundra TenBroeck | Feb 17, 2023
Saundra TenBroeck, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida The American Horse Council (AHC) is a national association representing every segment of the equine industry in Washington, DC. Every five years they conduct a National Economic Impact Study...
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 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...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Dec 17, 2021
Dr. Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS Extension Horse Specialist Most would agree that involvement with horses and the horse industry requires significant investment. If the intent of a horse enterprise is to generate a net gain in revenue, then it may be recognized...
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...