August 27, 2024

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Causes of Tying-Up in Horses
There are many things that can contribute to or cause tying-up in horses. Some breeds are more susceptible to this muscle issue.
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Feeding Horse Hay on the Ground
When feeding horses, there seems to be two differing philosophies: On the ground or in an elevated feeder. Here’s how to choose what’s best for your horses.
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Commercial and Homemade Fly Traps
There are many ways to reduce the number of flies and biting insects on your horse property. Here area few tips.
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Boredom Busters: Horse Toys
Horse toys can be a great distraction for bored animals that are confined to a stall or small paddock. Here are a few toy ideas to keep them occupied.
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Equine Stall Confinement Tips
Some horses spend a lot of time in a stall or small paddock. This can be because of a property’s space constraints, due to training schedules, or because of illness or injury. Owners need to understand...
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Does an Equine Leg Wound Need Stitches?
It's hard to know whether a gash or leg wound needs stitches. Here are tips to help you determine if you can handle the injury or if it needs veterinary attention.
PPID in old shaggy horses
Endocrine Disease: Focus on PPID in Older Horses Video
PPID often affects senior horses, with up to 20% of horses 15 or older having evidence of this disease.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Horse Weight
Monitoring senior horse weight and muscle mass is important. There are many reasons a senior equid might lose weight.
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Horse Fever and Normal Temperatures
Learn what the normal temperature is for your horse, when a fever is worrisome, and what to do if a fever spikes.
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9 Tips for Senior Horse Summer Care
Check out these 9 ideas to keep your senior horses, donkeys, and mules comfortable and healthy this summer. 
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Small Versus Large Hay Bales
It is a management and sometimes economic decision whether you feed small or large bales of hay to your equids.
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Havemeyer Report on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
A Havemeyer meeting on equine gastric ulcer syndrome took place in early 2025.
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How to Feed Your Overweight Horse Video
Helping an overweight horse can be complicated and requires a good management plan and execution of that plan.
Asian longhorned tick
Tick-Borne Diseases of Concern in U.S. Horses
Learn more about the diseases ticks carry to horses and how to prevent those diseases by avoiding tick bites.
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Don't Miss My Senior Horse Podcast
Check out the My Senior Horse podcast with topics and sources you will love.
Horse Feed and Supplements
Why Did You Start Giving Your Horse a Senior-Specific Feed?
Let us know in our online poll!
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'Feel-Good' Horse Touch, Such As Scratching
Use stroking, scratching, and massage for bonding, inducing relaxation, and potentially a ‘feel good’  factor.
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2024 AAEP Equine Parasite Control Guidelines Video
Learn about equine parasite resistance and what you can do in this short video with Dr. Martin Nielsen.
Welsh ponies
My Senior Horse Podcast: Insulin Dysregulation
Management of insulin dysregulation in equids is life-long and focuses on diet and exercise.
PPID owner survey
Owner Knowledge of PPID
Results of a global survey were used to investigate what horse owners know—and don’t know—about PPID (Cushing’s disease).
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Horse Barn Insulation and Ventilation
Good barn ventilation is critical to horse and human health.
dusty riding arena
Bacteria in the Air of Indoor Riding Arenas
Researchers looked at bacterial burdens in the air of four German indoor riding arenas to show exposure of horses and humans.
fly spray can keep your horse comfortable
8 Tips to Decoding a Fly Spray Label
Make sure the fly spray you select for your horses, donkeys, or mules is designed to do the job you need with ingredients you want.
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A Look at Poor Performance in Horses
Pain or physical discomfort is often the cause of poor performance in horses. Your veterinarian can help you get to the bottom of the issues.
READER FAVORITES
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Boredom Busters: Horse Toys
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
horse dental issues
Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
PPID in old shaggy horses
Endocrine Disease: Focus on PPID in Older Horses Video
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Horse Weight
feed overweight horse
How to Feed Your Overweight Horse Video
My Senior horse podcast
Don't Miss My Senior Horse Podcast
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