December 3, 2024

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Body Condition Scoring: Body Condition Index and Other Techniques
Different ways of monitoring body weight as well as condition are described in this article. For example the new body condition index (BCI) might provide a better way to judge your horse’s fat for some...
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Equine Laminitis and Black Walnut Wood Residue
Very small quantities of black walnut wood residue in shavings can cause laminitis in horses.
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Feeding Senior Horses According to Their Dental Health
Learn about signs of failing dentition in older horse and how to adjust their diets accordingly.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 1
In this first of a three-part podcast series on managing senior horses in herds, we look at introducing horses to a herd.
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Quick Tips to Manage Snow and Ice on Your Horse Property
These tips will help you manage snow and ice on your horse property.
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Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs
Owners of senior equids should learn more about observing their animals and understanding what they see and feel, especially in horse limbs.
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Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
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My Senior Horse Anatomy & Physiology Diagrams
My Senior Horse offers multiple diagrams that can help you learn or remember various anatomical features in your horses.
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How to Perform Daily Health Checks of Senior Horses
Full body checks help ensure horses are in good condition and don’t have injuries or problems that require veterinary attention.
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When Do Owners Consider Horses Old?
Survey results shed light on when owners consider their horses ‘old’ and how that affects management. 
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Horse Choice During Human-Horse Touch Research
In a recent study, researchers evaluated how therapy horses responded to various types of human touch.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Melanoma
Melanoma skin cancers can occur in any horse, but gray horses have a genetic predisposition to the problem.
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Focus on Senior Horse Longevity
Help your senior horse live a longer, healthier life with these feeding and management tips.
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Horses and the Science of Hearing
Horses hear different frequencies than humans, and they use their ears for both hearing and communication.
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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs
A two-year research investigation led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia revealed that horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid (ecdysterone) through hay and pasture w...
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The Benefits and Uses of Strip-Grazing Horses 
This arrangement allows owners to control the amount of grass and calories their horses consume on pasture.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Lumps and Bumps
Dr. Amy Polkes explains some common causes of lumps and bumps in horses.
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How to Assess the Health of Senior Mares and Stallions
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains how to evaluate senior mares and stallions to assess their general health.
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Heaters for Horse Water Tanks
Check out these tips for selecting a tank heater to prevent your horse's water from freezing this winter.
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Listening to and Interpreting Equine Gut Sounds
Learning how to listen to and interpret your horse's gut sounds can clue you and your veterinarian in to possible GI tract issues.
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Equine Separation Anxiety Researchers Need Your Help!
Do you have a horse with separation anxiety? If so, consider participating in this survey to help researchers learn more.
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Environmental Enrichment for Stabled Horses
Recent research compared how different enrichment items affected horse behavior and physiology.
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Research on Long-Term Treatment of PPID Horses
PPID is considered a slowly progressive disorder. The researchers noted that pergolide is recommended as a life-long daily treatment for equids with PPID.
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Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber 
As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.
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When Do Owners Consider Horses Old?
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Horse Choice During Human-Horse Touch Research
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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FUN STUFF
managing senior horse in herds
My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 1
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Quick Tips to Manage Snow and Ice on Your Horse Property
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My Senior Horse Anatomy & Physiology Diagrams
Grey horse, more predisposed to melanoma
My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Melanoma
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