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Research Reports

Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices

Discover what the latest science reveals about providing appropriate care for senior horses.

Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity

Dr. Tracy Turner explains some common causes of hind limb lameness in senior horses and offers advice on how to promote longevity in these equids.

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Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations

Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

What Happens When a Horse Undergoes General Anesthesia?

Senior Horse Fitness: A Balancing Act

Normal Aging →

Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather

Dr. Sue Dyson offers advice for how to manage senior horses with joint issues during cold weather.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2

Planning Retirement for an Older Horse

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When Do Owners Consider Horses Old?

Focus on Senior Horse Longevity

Management & Care →

Conformation of the Equine Pastern

The angle and length of the equine pastern should provide shock absorption and prevent the ankle from touching the ground.

Equine Myofascial Relaese Techninque on Crest

Managing Chronic Pain in Senior Horses

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Do Equine Acoustic Ear Covers Work?

Winter Care for Senior Horses

Pretty but very fat pony enjoying eating the grass in her field on a sunny summers day, risking getting laminitis or other illness related to overweight horses

Survey Reveals Emotional and Practical Challenges in Managing Horse Weight

Diseases & Conditions →

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Researchers Establish New Metabolic Parameters for Mules

New research shows that mules have distinct metabolic profiles and lipid metabolism compared to horses.

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Body Condition Scoring: Body Condition Index and Other Techniques

Equine Laminitis and Black Walnut Wood Residue

Feeding Senior Horses According to Their Dental Health

Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs

Nutrition →

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses

Equine nutritionist Bryan Cassill offers us tips on helping our senior equids fare better in winter weather.

Two beautiful horses feeding on hay in the summer on farm scenery

Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?

Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs

Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony

The Benefits of Adding Oil to an Older Horse’s Diet

Get the latest updates on senior horse care.

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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity

Conformation of the Equine Pastern

Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations

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: Winter Care for Senior Horses