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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.

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

High-point senior horses in Open, Amateur, and Youth divisions will receive a special prize package sponsored by My Senior Horse in partnership with Linda Mars and the Mars portfolio of equine-focused products.

Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?

Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?

How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock

Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses

Normal Aging →

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?

My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues

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Relationships Between Senior Horses and Their Owners Influence Management Decisions

My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise

Management & Care →

How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof

Learn how to properly wrap a horse's hoof from Dr. Sina Parsaye.

Management Tips for Former Broodmares

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)

Diseases & Conditions →

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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.

Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses

Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses

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

Nutrition →

Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.

Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

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

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

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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A very old Arabian horse in snowy pasture on a cold winter morning, with sunrise lighting up his breath in the air

Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses

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.