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My Senior Horse Podcast: The Trouble With Ticks
October 30, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this podcast episode, entomologist Dr. Erika Machtinger explains how horse owners can protect their animals from tick bites.
black older mare and foal in field
Can I Breed My Older Mare?
October 29, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Maria Schnobrich explains some of the factors owners should consider before breeding their older mares.
Warmblood on its pasture on a summer day
Are Warmblood Breeds Prone to PPID and Insulin Dysregulation?
October 28, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
If you have a warmblood, you should be on the lookout for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or insulin dysregulation.
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Adding Heat to Your Barn's Tack Room
October 27, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Heating a tack room requires some caution. Check out these tips from the experts at Animal Arts.
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue
New World Screwworm Threat
October 24, 2025
⎯ Equine Disease Quarterly
The New World screwworm poses an increasing threat to horses in the U.S. as more cases are reported in Mexico.
senior horse care woman hugging horse
Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
October 23, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
These tips will help you ensure your beloved senior horses stay healthy and happy in their golden years. 
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The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
October 22, 2025
⎯ Alexandra Beckstett
A woodchip paddock is a great turnout environment for horses at risk of laminitis or sand colic or recovering from lameness or pastern dermatitis.
intraorbital fat pad
Research on Visible Physical Features and Insulin Dysregulation in Ponies
October 21, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
According to new research, observable body traits such as obesity are not reliable predictors of serum insulin concentrations in ponies.
herpesvirus woman petting horse
Caring for the Horse’s Liver: What to Know About Hepatitis Viruses
October 20, 2025
⎯ Equine Disease Quarterly
Hepatitis viruses can cause liver disease and failure in horses. Learn more in this article.
drinking from feed bucket
The Benefits of Adding Oil to an Older Horse’s Diet 
October 17, 2025
⎯ Bryan Cassill
To increase calories in the older horse’s diet safely, consider the benefits of feeding vegetable oil/fat over increasing the amount of grain.
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Horse Hearing: What You Should Know
October 16, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Horses have excellent hearing because they can move their ears to hear sounds in almost any direction and in a wide range of frequencies. 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: EPM
October 15, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this episode, Dr. Amy Johnson discusses EPM in horses, including clinical signs, prevention strategies, and more.
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Survey Gives Equine Lameness Insights
October 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Global veterinary lameness experts were surveyed to learn more about lameness detection and common lameness issues.
senior pony rain rot
Coat Changes and Immune System Shifts in Senior Horses
October 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Coat changes in senior horses correlate with the immune system and can help us understand the horse's overall health status.
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How Diet Can Help Your Horse's Coat
October 10, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Your horse's overall health is key to a shiny coat, but there are other tips to help your horse's coat gleam.
Girl riding a horse
Equine Arthritis: Exercise and Management Recommendations
October 9, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
While equine arthritis can pose challenges for horses, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of an animal's active life.
ponies grazing laminitis research
Pasture and Obesity Effects on Pony Laminitis Risks
October 8, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of grazing and obesity on insulin and adiponectin in ponies.
retirement horse grazing autumn in article about equine retirement tips
5 Considerations for Equine Retirement
October 7, 2025
⎯ Clare Barfoot, RNutr
Just as we plan for our own retirement, we should consider when it is time for our beloved horses to do less or retire completely.
Portriat of a Horse Equine
Survey Responses and Samples Needed for UMN Pergolide Response in PPID Horses Study
October 6, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Researchers are seeking horses with PPID to enroll in a new study on how genetics affect pergolide treatment response.
Feeding hospitalized laminitic horse
Caring for the Laminitic Horse on Stall Rest 
October 6, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Dr. Nicola Jarvis shares steps caretakers can take to ensure these horses don’t deteriorate mentally or physically while on prolonged box rest.
equine joint horse legs in dusty arena
What Is a Healthy Equine Joint? 
October 3, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learn about healthy equine joint anatomy, age-related changes, and preventive measures that can keep joints healthy. 
Friesian stallion
Care of the Older Stallion Video
October 2, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
There are many ways to help a senior stallion reproduce successfully. Here are tips from Dr. Maria Schnobrich.
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Equine Asthma
October 1, 2025
⎯ Amy C. Polkes, DVM, DACVIM
Managing equine asthma often requires environmental changes and medical treatment.
forage woman feeding hay to stalled horse
My Senior Horse Podcast: Forage Substitutes
September 30, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Forage is the foundation of all horses' diets, and it is especially important for senior horses that might have physical issues.
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ticks can attach to your equids in brushy areas
My Senior Horse Podcast: The Trouble With Ticks
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Can I Breed My Older Mare?
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue
New World Screwworm Threat
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