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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise

Dr. Sue Dyson recommends owners observe their senior horses before, during, and after exercise to notice signs of discomfort.

4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks

Lordosis (aka swayback) in older horses might look dramatic, but it’s usually not associated with pain or welfare issues.

Advice for Breeding Maiden Senior Mares

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Strangulating Lipoma Colic in Horses

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

Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather

Normal Aging →

Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity

Dr. Tracy Turner explains some common causes of hind limb lameness in senior horses and offers advice on how to promote longevity in these equids.

Senior Horse Fitness: A Balancing Act

Senior Horse Learning and Retention Research

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2

Planning Retirement for an Older Horse

Management & Care →

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.

Palomino horse grazing in a pasture with a white fence

Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations

winter horse care hauling hay to horse in field

My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses

Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

What Happens When a Horse Undergoes General Anesthesia?

Diseases & Conditions →

When Equine Laminitis Strikes

If you suspect laminitis in your horse, here's what you should and shouldn't do while you wait for your veterinarian to arrive.

Conformation of the Equine Pastern

mule ridden in mountains metabolic parameters

Researchers Establish New Metabolic Parameters for Mules

Equine Myofascial Relaese Techninque on Crest

Managing Chronic Pain in Senior Horses

Pretty but very fat pony enjoying eating the grass in her field on a sunny summers day, risking getting laminitis or other illness related to overweight horses

Survey Reveals Emotional and Practical Challenges in Managing Horse Weight

Nutrition →

Feeding Horses With Insulin Dysregulation: Small, Frequent Meals Matter

Small, frequent meals help control horses’ insulin levels, reduce boredom, and mimic natural trickle feeding.

Two beautiful horses feeding on hay in the summer on farm scenery

Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?

Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs

Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony

The Benefits of Adding Oil to an Older Horse’s Diet

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When Equine Laminitis Strikes

4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Strangulating Lipoma Colic in Horses

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.