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How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof

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

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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.

Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?

How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock

Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses

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

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 →

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.

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 →

Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses

This progressive, painful dental disease affects an estimated 25–30% of horses over 25.

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

Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.

Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses

Nutrition →

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage

Forage is the foundation of any horse's diet, and that is especially true for senior equids.

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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

Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses

Get the latest updates on senior horse care.

READER FAVORITES

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.