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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding

In this episode, equine nutritionist Vanessa Allen explains how to safely transition senior horses from winter to summer feeding programs.

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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions

Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.

How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof

My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships

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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?

Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?

Normal Aging →

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How Owners and Veterinarians Recognize and Manage Chronic Pain in Senior Horses

How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.

6 Senior Horse Myths

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues

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When Is a Horse Considered Old?

My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues

Management & Care →

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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?

Short-term transportation causes an acute stress response in horses, which is particularly relevant for seniors with metabolic disorders.

Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?

Management Tips for Former Broodmares

Low Section Of Horse Standing On Wet Street

Does My Senior Horse Need Shoes?

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What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

Diseases & Conditions →

How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock

The horse's hock is notoriously difficult to wrap. In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye provides step-by-step instructions.

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Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses

Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses

Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses

Commonly Asked Questions About Strangles in Horses

Nutrition →

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Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

Helping your horse lose weight requires decreasing calories in the diet and increasing exercise.

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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses

Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2

Get the latest updates on senior horse care.

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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?

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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses

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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?

Horse Teeth by Age

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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.