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My Senior Horse Podcast: When Is It Time for a Senior Horse to Slow Down or Retire?

Signs of discomfort or reduced exercise capacity could indicate that your senior horse is ready to retire.

Monitoring PPID Progression in Senior Horses

Paying attention to clinical signs and hormone levels is key to monitoring a horse diagnosed with PPID and taking steps to manage the disease.

New Research Reveals Age-Related Differences in Movement Among Senior Horses

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New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses

Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre

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Does REM Sleep Affect Equine Learning?

Normal Aging →

Could Aging Mitochondria Be Affecting Your Senior Horse?

Understanding how mitochondria change with age could eventually help veterinarians better prevent, manage, and treat age-related health problems in senior horses.

Is Your Older Horse Getting Enough Sleep?

Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions

What to Consider Before Buying Your First Senior Horse

Researchers Compare Cheek Tooth Extraction Outcomes in Older and Younger Horses

Management & Care →

My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses in Spain and Beyond

Learn about feeding senior horses in Spain and globally with equine nutritionist Coby Bolger.

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When Should You Start Feeding Your Horse Senior Feed?

Keep Aging Horses Strong: Understanding Muscle Mass and Protein

Managing Appetite Loss Associated With PPID Treatment in Horses

My Senior Horse Podcast: The Role of the Equine Gut Microbiome

Diseases & Conditions →

Feeding Senior Horses That Are Hard Keepers

The best methods for increasing a hard keeper’s caloric intake are through increased forage, fiber, or fat.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Joint Therapy Options for Senior Horses

What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?

Understanding Radiographs for Senior Horses

Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses

Nutrition →

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Understanding the Different Types of Horse Feed

An overview of common types of horse feed and how to choose the right one for your senior horse.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies

Feeding Older Horses That Are Easy Keepers

Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation

How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse

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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses

Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus

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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.