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  • The Hay Equation: Understanding Hay Selection

    Allison Bailey

    two square bales side-by -side view.

    By: Allison Bailey, ANR Agent, Wilkes County Hay is the foundation of any horse’s diet. Most horses can get the majority of their nutrients from hay, with concentrates or supplements added as needed to complete the diet.  Because horses are grazing animals, their digestive systems are designed to process forage almost continuously rather than in large meals like…

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  • Does it Track? What We Know About Pasture Track Systems

    Brooklyne Wassel

    By: Brooklyne Wassel, County Extension Coordinator/ANR Agent, Pike County It is no secret that we have become more sedentary as people, leading to weight gain and an increase in associated health concerns. The same can be said for many of our animals, and horses are no exception. Many of the weight concerns that plague our…

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  • Winter Grazing Options for Horses

    Lucy Ray

    A brown horse with a long mane grazes on grass in a grassy field, with trees in the background.

    By: Lucy Ray, Morgan County Extension Agent Temperatures are getting cooler and we are not far from the beautiful fall foliage that makes this season one of my favorites!  Along with being the perfect time for trail riding, fall is the perfect season to start thinking about your winter forage needs.  Fortunately, in Georgia, we have several…

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