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

In this episode, Dr. Simon Daniels explains how the equine gut microbiome influences weight, behavior, and more.

30 Years, One Extraordinary Horse-Human Bond

At 33, Dziunia has found a soft landing with the young stable hand who became her owner, advocate, and closest companion.

Senior Horses Prove Their Mettle at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen

Is Your Older Horse Getting Enough Sleep?

Understanding Equine Fecal Egg Count and Reduction Tests

What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?

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.

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

Joint Fluid Proteins Could Enable Early Detection of Equine Osteoarthritis

Management & Care →

My Senior Horse Podcast: Joint Therapy Options for Senior Horses

In this episode, Dr. Kyla Ortved discusses various treatment options for joint disease in senior horses.

Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions

My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Vision Loss

How to Recognize Early Signs of Joint Issues in Horses

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Clinical Signs of PPID You Might Not Know

Diseases & Conditions →

Seasonal Considerations When Testing Horses for PPID

Basal ACTH and TRH stimulation test results can vary seasonally, which can lead to false positive results when testing horses for PPID.

Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses

How Meal Size and NSCs Affect ID Horses' Insulin Response

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

Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

Nutrition →

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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

Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation

How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse

My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding

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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.