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Monitoring PPID Progression in Senior Horses

Paying attention to clinical signs and hormone levels is key to monitoring a horse diagnosed with PPID and taking steps to manage the disease.

New Research Reveals Age-Related Differences in Movement Among Senior Horses

In a recent study, researchers evaluated senior horses' locomotor activity during paddock turnout, including total distance traveled and mean speed.

Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre

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Does REM Sleep Affect Equine Learning?

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How to Manage a Stall-Confined Senior Horse

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When Should You Start Feeding Your Horse Senior Feed?

Normal Aging →

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Researchers Evaluate How Human-Geriatric Horse Relationships Influence Care Decisions

Researchers at Tufts University assessed how relationships between owners and their geriatric and non-geriatric horses influenced veterinary care decisions.

Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions

What to Consider Before Buying Your First Senior Horse

Researchers Compare Cheek Tooth Extraction Outcomes in Older and Younger Horses

Research Shows Senior Horses Heat Up Faster During Exercise

Management & Care →

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New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses

New drugs, many adapted from human medicine, are giving veterinarians and horse owners new options for treating EMS, ID, and PPID.

Keep Aging Horses Strong: Understanding Muscle Mass and Protein

Managing Appetite Loss Associated With PPID Treatment in Horses

My Senior Horse Podcast: The Role of the Equine Gut Microbiome

30 Years, One Extraordinary Horse-Human Bond

Diseases & Conditions →

Feeding Senior Horses That Are Hard Keepers

The best methods for increasing a hard keeper’s caloric intake are through increased forage, fiber, or fat.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Joint Therapy Options for Senior Horses

What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?

Understanding Radiographs for Senior Horses

Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses

Nutrition →

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Understanding the Different Types of Horse Feed

An overview of common types of horse feed and how to choose the right one for your senior horse.

How Meal Size and NSCs Affect ID Horses' Insulin Response

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies

Feeding Older Horses That Are Easy Keepers

Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation

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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses

Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus

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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.