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Senior Horses Prove Their Mettle at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen
Senior horses placed well in eventing, driving, show jumping, dressage, and para dressage.
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Understanding Equine Fecal Egg Count and Reduction Tests
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What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?
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Understanding Radiographs for Senior Horses
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Senior Horse Leo Is Still Heeling With a Lion's Heart
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Is Your Older Horse Getting Enough Sleep?
Physical pain and psychological factors might prevent senior horses from getting the sleep they need.
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What to Consider Before Buying Your First Senior Horse
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Researchers Compare Cheek Tooth Extraction Outcomes in Older and Younger Horses
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Research Shows Senior Horses Heat Up Faster During Exercise
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Joint Fluid Proteins Could Enable Early Detection of Equine Osteoarthritis
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Joint Therapy Options for Senior Horses
In this episode, Dr. Kyla Ortved discusses various treatment options for joint disease in senior horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Vision Loss
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How to Recognize Early Signs of Joint Issues in Horses 
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Clinical Signs of PPID You Might Not Know
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Effects of Laminitis on the Horse's Foot
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Seasonal Considerations When Testing Horses for PPID
Basal ACTH and TRH stimulation test results can vary seasonally, which can lead to false positive results when testing horses for PPID.
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How Meal Size and NSCs Affect ID Horses' Insulin Response
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Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
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Managing the Senior Performance Horse
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How to Recognize and Manage Equine Asthma
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Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses
Researchers at the University of Kentucky assessed the efficacy of dry lots and grazing muzzles for managing and reducing insulin levels in ID horses.
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Feeding Older Horses That Are Easy Keepers
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Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
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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: Joint Therapy Options for Senior Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Vision Loss
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies
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Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions
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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) in Donkeys
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Meet the Winners of the Inaugural My Senior Horse High-Point Awards
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies
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