CCE Livestock Program Workteam
News, Updates & Recent Publications
Which Hay Is The Right Choice For My Horse?
It’s that time of year when livestock owners are planning to transition from pasture to stored feeds for the winter. I often receive questions about which is the right grain supplement for horses or ponies, but rarely asked about what the correct forage choice is. To address the question of supplementation we should begin with understanding what is available in the hay we plan to feed as that will make up the majority if not meeting the total nutritional needs of our equine companions.
New York Equine Hay Survey
Attention horse owners and hay producers! The Equine Subgroup of the statewide CCE Livestock Program Work Team wants your assistance in understanding hay sales and purchases within our state for horses.
Equine Seminar Series - Fall ‘22
A virtual series hosted by Cornell’s Equine Hospital, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the New York State 4-H Horse Program.
Hay and Pasture Management for the Horse Owner
Area Extension Educator Kevin Ganoe describes field crop management and how it applies to horse owners and their properties. This presentation includes a discussion of long and short grasses, plant growth, and pasture recovery.
Emergency Planning for the Horse and Barn Owner
In this presentation by equine lawyer Sarah Collier, short-term and long-term emergency planning is discussed, in addition to the tools accessible to all landowners to plan most effectively. With prior planning, one is able to enable their farm to continue functioning amidst unforeseen circumstances.