NC Horse Blog

This is generally the time of year we notice sandspur problems in our pastures and hayfields. Maybe they were there last year too a...

Foot and Hoof Care A quote that I came across recently is “No foot, no horse.”  That quote pretty much sums up the importance of the ho...

For those of us that are in bermudagrass country in Southeastern NC, bahiagrass is all too familiar a sight in our pastures.  Like bermuda, ...

Imprinting is beneficial if done right, but dangerous if done wrong warns Dr. R.D. Scoggins, equine Extension veterinarian at the University...

Stomach ulcer disease has shown to be highly prevalent in horses, especially with activities that are common this time of year, such as recr...

By Marti Day Extension Area Specialized Agent Agriculture – Dairy and Horses   In our part of the country, I have always believed...

This time of year, calls start coming in on pasture management.   What to grow, when to plant, how and when to fertilize, control weeds, et...