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

May 22, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye explains how to palpate a horse's back to check for pain and identify its location.

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

May 21, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Let us know in our poll!

Rider checking the fit of her horse's saddle.

Saddle Fitting for Senior Horses: What Changes With Age?

May 20, 2026

⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre

Proper saddle fit is critical for ensuring your senior horse's comfort and longevity, especially as they experience age-related changes such as reduced muscle tone and arthritis.

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Prepare and Protect Horses from Wildfires

May 18, 2026

⎯ Edited Press Release

If you live in an area prone to wildfires, check out these tips on how to prepare and protect your horses.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding

May 15, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this episode, equine nutritionist Vanessa Allen explains how to safely transition senior horses from winter to summer feeding programs.

Portrait of beautiful old black horse with white star and long mane in rays of winter evening sunset

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

May 14, 2026

⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS

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

Horse's soft gaze expressing profound connection, highlighting mutual trust and understanding developed through patient equine training and compassionate interaction

Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions

May 12, 2026

⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre

Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.

travel stress senior and young horse in trailer

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

May 10, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Short-term transportation causes an acute stress response in horses, which is particularly relevant for seniors with metabolic disorders.

How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof

May 8, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Learn how to properly wrap a horse's hoof from Dr. Sina Parsaye.

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

May 6, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

High-point senior horses in Open, Amateur, and Youth divisions will receive a special prize package sponsored by My Senior Horse in partnership with Linda Mars and the Mars portfolio of equine-focused...

equine laminitis checking horse foot for heat

Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?

May 5, 2026

⎯ Sarah Nelson

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

Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?

May 4, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Surgery for musculoskeletal issues in senior horses is not common, but it can be a last resort for alleviating pain.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions

April 30, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Dr. Kris Hiney and colleagues created an online course to help horse owners recognize and interpret equine behavior.

Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?

April 29, 2026

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Pasture turnout is good for horses, but owners must take precautions to ensure turnout areas are safe.

How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock

April 28, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

The horse's hock is notoriously difficult to wrap. In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye provides step-by-step instructions.

Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses

April 27, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

These diagrams illustrate common front limb conformational faults in horses and the stresses they place on the limb.

A very old Arabian horse in snowy pasture on a cold winter morning, with sunrise lighting up his breath in the air

Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses

April 24, 2026

⎯ Haylie Pfeffer

Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.

Management Tips for Former Broodmares

April 23, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

If your horse was previously a broodmare, she might require some additional care and maintenance.

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Does My Senior Horse Need Shoes?

April 22, 2026

⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre

When it comes to shoeing senior horses, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. The decision depends on the individual horse and his hoof health.

Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses

April 20, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

This progressive, painful dental disease affects an estimated 25–30% of horses over 25.

6 Senior Horse Myths

April 17, 2026

⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS

The equine aging process is sometimes misunderstood. In this article, we debunk six common myths about senior horses.

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues

April 15, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Learn how to feed senior horses with a variety of dental issues in this podcast episode featuring Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis.

Senior horse on pasture, representing EMS.

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

April 13, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Equine metabolic syndrome is a constellation of clinical signs and risk factors that increase a horse’s risk of developing hyperinsulinemic laminitis.