Management
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By Brenda Jackson, County Extension Coordinator and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Murray County Raising a healthy foal starts with the foaling process. During and immediately after foaling are the two most critical points in that foals’ life. Start by considering the actual foaling process in stages. As the expected birth date closes in, start bringing the mare…
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By Heidi Cashwell, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Butts County Healthy pastures are the foundation of a sound equine management program, but even well-maintained fields can hide dangerous plants. Several common trees found in or near horse pastures pose serious health risks if consumed. In many cases, horses turn to these plants when forage is…
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By Kylee Duberstein, Ph.D., Equine Extension Specialist, University of Georgia As spring approaches and grass becomes more abundant in pastures, we have reached the season where horse owners often start reaching for muzzles to curb weight gain in their pastured horses. While muzzles can be unpopular among some horse owners due to the perceived frustration,…
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By: Allison Perkins, UGA Extension, Bartow County Agent Most horse owners keep first aid and emergency kits available at home in case of emergencies. However, having a first aid kit in your trailer is just as important. Accidents can happen at any time while traveling. So, before you head off to your next horse show, trail ride,…
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By: Robyn Stewart, ANR Agent and County Extension Coordinator, Lincoln County Introduction The foundation of every equine diet is good-quality forage. That statement alone raises several questions: What qualifies as forage? What parameters define “good quality”? And if forage is the foundation, what do we do when we don’t have sufficient hay or pasture? The…
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By: Mckenzie Wheeler, ANR Agent and County Extension Coordinator, Gordon County As soon as the temperatures start to dip, lots of horse owners are tempted to reach for their blankets. Afterall, if we are cold, they must be too, right? The answer isn’t too straight forward, there are considerations you need to evaluate, and every horse is…
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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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Summer in Georgia brings more than just heat—it also marks the arrival of flies, mosquitoes, and other biting insects that can impact your horse’s health and comfort.
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