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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares

In this episode, veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains the challenges of breeding senior mares.

Caring for Senior Donkeys: Understanding Their Unique Needs

When caring for senior donkeys, it’s crucial to know their normal behaviour and to be able to recognize subtle signs of stress or discomfort.

How to Palpate a Horse's Back to Check for Pain

What's Your Favorite Thing About Owning a Senior Horse?

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Saddle Fitting for Senior Horses: What Changes With Age?

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Prepare and Protect Horses from Wildfires

Normal Aging →

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How Owners and Veterinarians Recognize and Manage Chronic Pain in Senior Horses

How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.

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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?

6 Senior Horse Myths

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues

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When Is a Horse Considered Old?

Management & Care →

New Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting High-Risk Horses From Strangles

Strangvac is a subunit strangles vaccine that allows veterinarians to distinguish vaccinated from infected horses.

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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions

How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof

Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?

My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions

Diseases & Conditions →

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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?

Being able to recognize the early clinical signs of laminitis can help maximize your horse’s chances of recovery.

Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses

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Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses

Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses

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What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

Nutrition →

How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse

While some horse owners might worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.

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Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage

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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses

Get the latest updates on senior horse care.

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding

My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships

Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?

How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock

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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.