August 11, 2024

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Senior Horse Changes
As senior horses age, it brings both normal and unhealthy aging changes, as well as increased risk of age-related diseases.
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Proactive Planning for Horse Retirement 
Senior horse retirement takes some planning; here are some tips to help you transition your horse from an active life to something different. 
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Equine Bedding Essentials 
Horse owners should consider not only the cost of new bedding but also use and disposal of soiled materials. 
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Winter Care for Senior Horses
Senior horse winter care needs to include considerations of nutrition, shelter, blanketing and appropriate exercise.
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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
Palpating a horse's back for soreness can be done by the owner to see if there are issues that a veterinarian needs to address.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
About 40% of senior horses in the U.S. study were retired, and two-thirds were affected by a medical condition.
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The Older Horse-Human Relationship Study
Owner understanding of their horses and normal aging influenced their management decisions as the horses grow older.
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Equine Muscle Mass: Detecting and Monitoring Changes
The muscle atrophy scoring system (MASS) was developed to detect reductions in muscle mass quickly and reliably.
READER FAVORITES
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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
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6 Senior Horse Myths
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Dental Problems in the Older Horse
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
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Clean and Treat Minor Equine Wound Video
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Equine Parasite Resistance Video
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Dry Lot for PSSM Horse
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