Leading Rein
A UGA Extension Agents’ Newsletter for Horse Owners and Professionals
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Brief Biography from Lucy Lucy Ray grew up in Dacula, Georgia on a commercial beef cattle farm, where her family always had horses. Lucy grew up riding for pleasure and competing in a varied array of disciplines. She has a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Berry College and a master’s degree in Animal Science…
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by Ashley Best M.S., UGA Extension, Newton County I have recently been in the market for a new ranch cutting saddle to show the ranch horse classes in. Historically, I have only had barrel saddles with a few rope saddles as well. I even built my own barrel saddle with a saddle maker friend of…
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By: Robyn Stewart, M.S. Reviewed & Approved by Dr. Kylee Duberstein, UGA Assistant Professor When it comes to equine behavior, there are a wide variety of topics we could discuss. The 2024 Equine Exchange Lunch and Learn taught a year-long curriculum on equine Behavior and Training, with the full playlist of recordings available here: https://kaltura.uga.edu/playlist/dedicated/1_15kqhbaq/.…
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A Comprehensive Guide to English Saddle Care English saddles are a significant investment for equestrians and a critical piece of tack that ensures both the rider’s and horse’s comfort. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your saddle in optimal condition, prolong its lifespan, and maintain its aesthetic appeal. Here’s a step-by-step guide to…
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by Ashley Best, UGA Extension, Newton County reviewed by Dr. Kylee Jo Duberstein, Professor, Equine Science, Department of Animal and Dairy Science Horses, like humans, face a wide range of health issues, from skin conditions to joint pain, digestive problems, and more. While veterinary care is essential in treating most serious conditions, many horse owners…
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by Brenda Jackson, UGA Extension, Murray County and Dr. Kylee Jo Duberstein, Professor, Equine Science, Department of Animal and Dairy Science Laminitis and founder are often used interchangeably in regards to issues with the hoof but subtle differences exist between these two terms. Laminitis specifically refers to inflammation of the laminae of the foot and…
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By Brenda Jackson As we’ve all learned during the recent pandemic, a vaccination “increases resistance to diseases that are endemic to a region…with potential public health significance…” They are often made from a weakened or killed version of the virus, bacteria or toxin in order to induce an immune response without causing illness. For that…
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Patterns are a vital part of numerous riding and in-hand classes, but they can often be more intricate than they appear at first glance. Understanding patterns can be a fun activitiy that fills club meetings during those rainy days. Break the meeting into three parts. Start by introducing patterns and the symbols you will be…
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The saddle pad is the important piece of tack and comes in contact with the horses skin the most. They must be kept clean and soft to prevent rubs or saddle sores. Keeping your saddle pad clean will protect your investment and prolong the life of the pad. Never use a high powered pressure washer…
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Brief Bio: Kylee Jo Duberstein was born in Missouri, but grew up in Gainesville, FL on a small horse farm where she competed jumping horses at a national level for over 15 years. She showed at the Grand Prix level for over 10 years and has won 4 USEF national standard Grand Prix events, as…