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Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?
Surgery for musculoskeletal issues in senior horses is not common, but it can be a last resort for alleviating pain.
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How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock
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Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses
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Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses
Pferd im Herbstlicht
Management Tips for Former Broodmares
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6 Senior Horse Myths
The equine aging process is sometimes misunderstood. In this article, we debunk six common myths about senior horses.
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When Is a Horse Considered Old?  
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues
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Relationships Between Senior Horses and Their Owners Influence Management Decisions
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions
Dr. Kris Hiney and colleagues created an online course to help horse owners recognize and interpret equine behavior.
Low Section Of Horse Standing On Wet Street
Does My Senior Horse Need Shoes?
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
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What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.
Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse
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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?
Being able to recognize the early clinical signs of laminitis can help maximize your horse’s chances of recovery.
Equine Lameness Check
Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses
Strangles nasal discharge
Commonly Asked Questions About Strangles in Horses
Horse owner touching her horse's hoof, potentially to monitor for signs of laminitis.
Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
Mückenplage auf der Pferdeweide
West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses
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Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?
Pasture turnout is good for horses, but owners must take precautions to ensure turnout areas are safe.
Senior pinto gelding with brown and white coat standing outdoors in soft autumn light
Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
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Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions
Horse owner touching her horse's hoof, potentially to monitor for signs of laminitis.
Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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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.
Hand stroking horse
My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions
senior horse dental issues eating mash from bucket in snow
My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
White Horse Baring Its Teeth
My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
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Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses
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Study: Older Horses Might Outperform Mature Horses in Showjumping
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Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus
Wurmkur Pferd
Tips for Deworming Senior Horses
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