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

Senior horses placed well in eventing, driving, show jumping, dressage, and para dressage.

Understanding Equine Fecal Egg Count and Reduction Tests

Fecal egg counts and reduction tests should be routine measures in your horse's parasite control program.

Understanding Radiographs for Senior Horses

Senior Horse Leo Is Still Heeling With a Lion's Heart

Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions

Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses

Normal Aging →

Is Your Older Horse Getting Enough Sleep?

Physical pain and psychological factors might prevent senior horses from getting the sleep they need.

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

Managing the Senior Performance Horse

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.

What to Consider Before Buying Your First Senior Horse

How to Recognize Early Signs of Joint Issues in Horses

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Clinical Signs of PPID You Might Not Know

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

Diseases & Conditions →

What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?

Owners of aging horses should familiarize themselves with the early signs of PPID, which can develop gradually and resemble other conditions.

Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

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How to Recognize and Manage Equine Asthma

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies

Pretty bay coloured pony grazing happily in field on a Spring day in rural Shropshire, fat and shiny looking very content with life

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

Nutrition →

How Meal Size and NSCs Affect ID Horses' Insulin Response

Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at how horses with and without insulin dysregulation respond to meals of varying sizes and NSC percentages.

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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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues

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Clinical Signs of PPID You Might Not Know

Horse owner touching her horse's hoof, potentially to monitor for signs of laminitis.

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.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Joint Therapy Options for Senior Horses