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Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses
This progressive, painful dental disease affects an estimated 25–30% of horses over 25.
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What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine metabolic syndrome is a constellation of clinical signs and risk factors that increase a horse’s risk of developing hyperinsulinemic laminitis.
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Commonly Asked Questions About Strangles in Horses
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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse
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Study: Older Horses Might Outperform Mature Horses in Showjumping
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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: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
Learn how to feed senior horses with a variety of dental issues in this podcast episode featuring Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis.
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Tips for Deworming Senior Horses
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Giving Older Horses a Second Chance
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4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks
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Advice for Breeding Maiden Senior Mares
Equine Lameness Check
Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses
Osteoarthritis and soft tissue disease are common causes of lameness that can affect senior horses' quality of life.
Shetlandhengst
Factors That Can Affect a Horse’s ACTH Test Results
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Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus
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When Equine Laminitis Strikes 
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Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia
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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
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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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Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses 
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6 Senior Horse Myths
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Tips For Equine Weight Gain Through Increased Body Fat
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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.
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
forage group hay feeder
My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
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Mückenplage auf der Pferdeweide
West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses
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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
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Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
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