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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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Full Release Updated by Allison Perkins, UGA Extension, Bartow County 4-H Agent The State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl contest brought teams from across Georgia together on Saturday, January 17 for a spirited match in which buzzers were hot and stakes were high. Coweta County’s senior team took home first place and Josiah Benjamin, Brielle Foster, Olivia Miklosovic, Miranda…
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With the new year comes a brand new 4-H horse calendar with many ways that youth can get involved in mounted and unmounted 4-H horse activities. The 4-H horse program is a large collaboration between faculty and staff at the University of Georgia, both at the state and county level, as well as many great…
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Written By: Brooklyne Wassel, County Extension Coordinator and ANR Agent, Pike County Earning Master status as a 4-H’er is the dream of many. It is the highest honor awarded to high schoolers that place first in their respective 4-H contest at the state level. While many Georgians are aware of livestock showing in Perry or…
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Written By: Allison Perkins, UGA Extension, Bartow County 4-H Agent Horse Judging is a team contest in which 4-H’ers acquire a better knowledge of horses and develop skills in the selection of horses, while learning the basic principles of animal science. Participants learn to identify breeds of horses and judge classes of horses based on conformation…
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Written By: Brooklyne Wassel, County Extension Coordinator and ANR Agent, Pike County Horse shows sometimes get a bad reputation for being overly competitive, stressful, and not prioritizing the best qualities in a showman. That’s where the State 4-H Horse Show is different. This is the show where strangers cheer each other on, where new friendships…
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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,…