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Why Dental Disorders Are Common in Horses With PPID

While dental disorders are not unique to horses with PPID, they are seen more frequently in this population.

Carefully managing NSC intake can help reduce the risk of excessive insulin responses and associated complications in senior horses.

What Was the First Sign That Made You Think of Your Horse as a Senior?

How to Recognize Sinus Issues in Senior Horses

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How to Manage a Senior Competition Horse

Could Aging Mitochondria Be Affecting Your Senior Horse?

Normal Aging →

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Safety Considerations for Senior Horses

In this episode, Dr. Nic de Brauwere, Head of Welfare and Behavior at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, explains how to safely care for senior horses experiencing physical or mental decline.

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

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Researchers Evaluate How Human-Geriatric Horse Relationships Influence Care Decisions

Is Your Older Horse Getting Enough Sleep?

Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions

Management & Care →

4 Tips to Prepare Your Senior Horse for Winter

Whether winter in your area means lots of snow or just a slight change in seasons, now is the time to prepare your older horses.

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New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses

Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre

My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses in Spain and Beyond

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Does REM Sleep Affect Equine Learning?

Diseases & Conditions →

Understanding Cardiac Murmurs in Senior Horses

Cardiac murmurs are common in senior horses, but they aren't always clinically significant.

Feeding Senior Horses That Are Hard Keepers

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

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.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Safety Considerations for Senior Horses