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Respiratory

How to Recognize and Manage Equine Asthma

Effective management of equine asthma often requires both environmental modification and medical treatment.

Feeding Older Horses That Are Easy Keepers

University of Kentucky researchers provide key feeding and management strategies for easy-keeping horses that are at increased risk of insulin dysregulation and laminitis.

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The Importance of Routine Blood Testing for Senior Horses

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

How Old Is Too Old for a Horse to Compete?

Donkey Training and Behaviour Considerations

Normal Aging →

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies

Senior ponies require careful daily management to stay healthy. Learn more from Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips in this podcast episode.

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How Much Weight Can a Senior Horse Carry?

Caring for a Herd of Aged Research Horses

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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses

Caring for Senior Donkeys: Understanding Their Unique Needs

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.

Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules

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New World Screwworm Update: What Horse Owners Need to Know

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How Modern Senior Horse Care Has Improved Longevity

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A New Tool for Monitoring Osteoarthritis Pain in Senior Horses

Diseases & Conditions →

My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma

In this podcast episode, Dr. Amy Polkes discusses equine asthma, including risk factors, diagnostics, treatment and management strategies, and more.

Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation

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

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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?

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

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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices

Get the latest updates on senior horse care.

READER FAVORITES

New World Screwworm Update: What Horse Owners Need to Know

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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

POLLS & QUIZZES

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: Managing Senior Ponies

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal