Horse Owner Resources

Losing a horse or cow is difficult enough without having to figure out what happens next. For horse owners, cattle operations, farms, and ranches throughout Florida, however, the handling and disposal of a deceased animal is not something that should simply be put off or improvised. Florida has laws governing the disposal of deceased domestic

Losing a horse is an incredibly personal experience, and deciding how to honor them afterward can be difficult. For many Florida horse owners, two options are private cremation and on-site burial. Each provides a respectful way to say goodbye, but the right choice depends on your property, personal preferences, and how you want to remember

Anyone who has loved a horse knows the bond is unlike any other. They are companions, partners, and quietly, members of the family. So when that chapter comes to a close, the grief can run just as deep as losing any loved one — and it deserves a way to be honored. At VPF Equine

Losing cattle on a Florida farm means acting fast in the heat. This rancher’s guide covers your first steps, disposal options — removal, cremation, on-site burial, and composting — and what Florida law requires across Ocala and North Central Florida.

Florida hurricane season starts June 1. Here is how horse, cattle, and livestock owners across Ocala and Central Florida can prepare their farms now to protect animals before storms hit.

When a horse passes, the first hours demand difficult decisions. This compassionate Florida owner’s guide walks you through what to do immediately, your three aftercare options (removal, cremation, on‑site burial), the state’s legal requirements, and how to move forward with dignity — from a family of Ocala horsemen.