Guest Author: Ashley Best (University of Georgia Cooperative Extension | Newton County, County Extension Coordinator | Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent) Fall armyworms are a persistent threat to horse pastures in Georgia, particularly from July until the first frost. These destructive pests can devastate pastures… Read More »Managing Fall Armyworm Infestations in Georgia Horse Pastures
AAHC members and guests welcomed Dr. Rebecca Gimenez Husted to speak on one of her areas of expertise at the Allison Creek Trailer Shop on Saturday, April 15th, 2023: Horse Trailer Safety and Accident Prevention. Here are some of the resources and recommendations Dr. Husted… Read More »2023 Horse Trailer Safety Workshop Notes
Most of us want to nurture a partnership with our horses. We want them to be pain free and willing partners. Click to learn more about your horse.
Valuable information for horse owners to mitigate risk and prevent injury to their horses at home in the barn.
This report presents an analysis of data compiled from barn fires that occurred over a period of four years, from 2018 to 2021. Information on barn fires was obtained via media reports and public records provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the… Read More »Barn Fires: A Deadly Threat to Farm Animals
How to Configure an Equine Facility to Prevent and Better Respond to Barn Fires. By Coralie Morauw and Rebecca Gimenez Husted Originally Published 2014 Vol 60 AAEP Proceedings
Review of Strategies to Prevent and Respond to Barn Fires Affecting the Horse Industry by Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD; Jennifer A. Woods, BSc; Roberta M. Dwyer, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVPM; and Tomas Gimenez, MVZ, Dr.Med.Vet Originally published 2008 Vol 54 AAEP Proceedings
Planting native grass species provides undeniable benefits to your horses and the local ecosystem Click to how/why and find local resources.
Local tack repair pro Susan Akins answers the question: “How should I take care of my tack?” The answer is really simple and true for both english and western tack. Visit our site to learn more.
By Kim Gates, certified saddle fitter 706-400-9981; gatesbythecreek@hotmail.com As a saddle fitter I see saddles and strap goods in all kinds of condition. How you care for your tack has a direct impact on how long your tack will last. Taking care of your tack… Read More »Tack Cleaning Hacks