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The Importance of Routine Blood Testing for Senior Horses

A senior horse blood profile can help owners and veterinarians detect and manage endocrine disorders, inflammation, metabolic disease, and organ dysfunction...

How Old Is Too Old for a Horse to Compete?

Consider your individual horse's behavior, health, and riding discipline when deciding if and how often to keep showing.

Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules

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New World Screwworm Update: What Horse Owners Need to Know

Caring for a Herd of Aged Research Horses

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How Modern Senior Horse Care Has Improved Longevity

Normal Aging →

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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses

Senior horses still need vaccinations, even if they are no longer leaving the farm. Learn more from Dr. Kate Christie in this video.

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How Owners and Veterinarians Recognize and Manage Chronic Pain in Senior Horses

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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions

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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?

6 Senior Horse Myths

Management & Care →

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal

As horses age, dental disease and tooth wear can make extraction necessary. Dr. Jack Easley explains how veterinarians approach removal and what recovery and feeding look like afterward.

Donkey Training and Behaviour Considerations

Horse owner touching their horse's knee to gauge osteoarthritis pain.

A New Tool for Monitoring Osteoarthritis Pain in Senior Horses

My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma

How Are Owners Caring for Senior Horses? German Survey Offers Insights

Diseases & Conditions →

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Researchers Assess Safety and Efficacy of Canagliflozin in Horses With Insulin Dysregulation

In a recent study, the SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin showed promise as an adjunct treatment for reducing hyperinsulinemia in horses with insulin dysregulation.

Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation

New Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting High-Risk Horses From Strangles

How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof

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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?

Nutrition →

How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse

While some horse owners might worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues

Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.

Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage

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

Get the latest updates on senior horse care.

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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

Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues

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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.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal