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My Senior Horse Podcast: Effects of Laminitis on the Horse's Foot

In this podcast episode, Dr. Andrew van Eps discusses the changes that occur in the hoof when a horse develops laminitis and describes some early clinical...

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Meet the Winners of the Inaugural My Senior Horse High-Point Awards

The American Paint Horse Association presented the awards to three horses at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Equine Muscle Mass: Detecting and Monitoring Changes

Joint Fluid Proteins Could Enable Early Detection of Equine Osteoarthritis

Managing the Senior Performance Horse

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How to Recognize and Manage Equine Asthma

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?

How Old Is Too Old for a Horse to Compete?

Caring for a Herd of Aged Research Horses

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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses

Management & Care →

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) in Donkeys

Researchers have developed a scoring system for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in donkeys, similar to the one used in horses.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal

Why Proper Body Condition Is Essential for Senior Mares and Stallions

Donkey Training and Behaviour Considerations

Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules

Diseases & Conditions →

Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

Dr. Edd Knowles describes the key differences between these three endocrine disorders that can develop in older horses.

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New World Screwworm Update: What Horse Owners Need to Know

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A New Tool for Monitoring Osteoarthritis Pain in Senior Horses

My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma

Understanding PPID: A Common Endocrine Disease in Senior Horses

Nutrition →

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.

How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse

My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues

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Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

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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

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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.