by external | Nov 22, 2024
Source: American Horse Council Bulletin – 10/7/24 Revisions to the Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025. The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform members of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). AHC asks...
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 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...
