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Flooring in Horse Barns
Flooring in horse barns is important no matter the age of your equid. However, senior horses sometimes aren't as sure-footed due to arthritis or other...
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My Senior Horse Reader Favorites
Looking for great information on senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules? Check out these My Senior Horse reader favorites!
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Biosecurity Planning for Equestrian Events
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U.S. Senior Horse Survey: Focus on Competition
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Planning for Emergencies Video
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Reasons and Risk Factors for Horse Retirement
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How Healthy Are U.S. Senior Horses?
A nation-wide survey study investigated the health status of U.S. senior horses and identified risk factors for common medical conditions.
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Horse Euthanasia: When It's Time to Say Goodbye to a Senior Horse
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors
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Health Concerns in Older Geldings Video
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Senior Horse Vaccination Protocols
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Insect Management on a Horse Property
Insects reproduce in standing water as much as they do manure. Use these tips as part of an insect control plan for your horse farm.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors in Australia
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Rare Equine Internal Parasite Found in North America
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Electric Fencing for Senior Horses
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Muscle Atrophy Research in Horses and Ponies
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Diagnosis and Management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors highly associated with an increased risk of hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis (HAL) and potentially other morbidities, including laminitis.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Laminitis Risks
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Call the Vet First, Search the Internet Later
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Characteristics of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
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My Senior Horse Video: Overweight Horse Management
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Are Warm Season Grasses Suitable for Senior Horses?
Warm season grasses are typically low in sugars, but they might not have enough digestible energy to meet some horses calorie needs.
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Equine Appetite Loss 
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Pros and Cons of Hay Feeding Devices
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Feeding Fats to Horses Video
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips from 2024
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Diagnosis and Management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
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Diagnosing and Managing PPID in Horses
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Reasons and Risk Factors for Horse Retirement
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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MY SENIOR HORSE PODCAST
My Senior Horse podcast will present new episodes every other week throughout the year. We’ll cover topics ranging from new senior horse research, to diseases and conditions that affect seniors, to management tips for senior horses, donkeys, and mules.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Laminitis Risks
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors in Australia
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My Senior Horse Video: Overweight Horse Management
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Australian Equine Internal Parasite Guidelines
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What Breed Is Your Horse or Pony?
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Colic in Senior Horses Video
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Horse Property Entrance Gate Tips
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Lameness in Older Horses Video
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