What Makes SunDown Acres Different?

SunDown Acres is….

SunDown provides an on-site caretaker who is certified to board horses.

SunDown Acres maintains one of the largest Riding Arenas in Citrus County, FL at 260X130.

The farm is furnished with eight (8) fenced pastures loaded with tall Grandfather Oaks for shade.

Our stables include a six (6) stall center isle show barn.

Modern Horses ‘Remember’ Their Original Predators’ Voices August 1, 2021
Researchers monitored mares’ heart rate responses to sounds of certain predators. Here’s what they found. The post Modern Horses ‘Remember’ Their Original Predators’ Voices appeared first on The Horse.
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
Feeding Performance Horses July 30, 2021
Equine athletes require superior nutrition to meet their potential. Get your questions answered about feeding your performance horses during our live event, sponsored by Cargill ProElite. The post Feeding Performance Horses appeared first on The Horse.
Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Managing Editor
Sonoma County’s Second EHV Outbreak Update July 30, 2021
Another mare has shown neurological signs but has tested negative for EHV-1. The post Sonoma County’s Second EHV Outbreak Update appeared first on The Horse.
Edited Press Release

Raising Low Stress Stocker Cattle July 30, 2021
Every segment of the beef industry works hard to maintain a healthy herd but the stocker segment is known specifically for its ability to manage stressed cattle. We’ve got a look at the steps one Texas operator takes to set his cattle up for success.
Saskatchewan Snow Beef July 29, 2021
A tender cut of local pride. Ian Crosbie from Benbie Holsteins shares his innovative story of how Saskatchewan Snow Beef was created on his family farm. Unique to Saskatchewan, Ian describes Saskatchewan snow beef being the result of crossbreeding full blood wagyu genetics with the Holstein genetics.
First Time Out To Pasture July 28, 2021
We are moving our angus holstein crosses outside on pasture for the first time. I set up temporary electric fencing to allow for daily moves. The managed grazing regenerates the soil and improves the environment. I plan to raise the bulls as grass fed beef instead of selling the calves for veal.