Mitigating Risk for an Equine Enterprise

Mitigating Risk for an Equine Enterprise

  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...
Is Your Horse Enterprise a Business or a Hobby?

Is Your Horse Enterprise a Business or a Hobby?

  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...
Summer Care for Horses

Summer Care for Horses

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...
Management Strategies for Weaning Foals

Management Strategies for Weaning Foals

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...