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Senior Horse Changes
As senior horses age, it brings both normal and unhealthy aging changes, as well as increased risk of age-related diseases.
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Equine Bedding Essentials 
Horse owners should consider not only the cost of new bedding but also use and disposal of soiled materials. 
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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
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The Older Horse-Human Relationship Study
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Equine Muscle Mass: Detecting and Monitoring Changes
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Older Horse Pain Management Research
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Proactive Planning for Horse Retirement 
Senior horse retirement takes some planning; here are some tips to help you transition your horse from an active life to something different. 
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5 Considerations for Equine Retirement
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6 Senior Horse Myths
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Challenges of Caring for Senior Horses
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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Winter Care for Senior Horses
Senior horse winter care needs to include considerations of nutrition, shelter, blanketing and appropriate exercise.
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Clean and Treat Minor Equine Wound Video
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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
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Equine Parasite Resistance Video
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Caring for Senior Horses in Cold Weather 
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Gastric Ulcers in Senior Horses
In this article, we'll give a refresher about gastric ulcers; then we'll talk about what this issue means to senior horses.
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Owner Knowledge of Equine Endocrine Disease
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A New Form of Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) in Quarter Horse-Related Breeds
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My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 3
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Senior Horse Loss of Appetite
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Tips on Soaking Hay for Horses
Here are some tips on soaking hay for your horses. This is a practice that owners use to reduce sugars and respiratory irritants in forages.
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Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony
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Research on Ponies and Slow Feeders
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Treats for Overweight Horses
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Mycotoxins in Horse Feed
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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
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6 Senior Horse Myths
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Dental Problems in the Older Horse
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
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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: Senior Horse study
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My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 3
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My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 2
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My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 1
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
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Dry Lot for PSSM Horse
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hock Video
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Equine Eyesight Basics
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