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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.

Equine Asthma

October 1, 2025

⎯ Amy C. Polkes, DVM, DACVIM

Managing equine asthma often requires environmental changes and medical treatment.

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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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Does Your Senior Horse Suffer From Any Health Conditions?

September 29, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Let us know in our poll!

Screwworm Special Bulletin

September 29, 2025

⎯ Edited Press Release

Horse owners should learn about the New World screwworm, which poses a threat to the U.S. horse population.

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Nutrition and the Horse's Hoof Wall

September 26, 2025

⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS

Learn more about the relationship between horse hoof health and proper nutrition.

Dental Problems in the Older Horse

September 25, 2025

⎯ Nicola Jarvis, BVetMed

Older horses are particularly susceptible to dental problems. Here's how to spot signs of dental disease in your horse.

Caring for Hospitalized Senior Horses

September 24, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Learn about the special requirements and considerations for older horses in hospital settings or on stall rest for weeks or months at a time.

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Gastric Ulcers in Senior Horses

September 23, 2025

⎯ Nanna Luthersson, DVM

Why senior horses might be more susceptible to developing gastric ulcers and how you can reduce your horse's risk.

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Horses and the Science of Sleep

September 22, 2025

⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

Learn more about the importance of sleep for optimal equine welfare in this video from the producers of Horses and the Science of Harmony.

Inflamm-aging in Senior Horses

September 19, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Senior horses have low-grade systemic inflammation know as inflamm-aging. Researchers aimed to learn more about physiological changes associated with inflamm-aging in a recent study.

Quantifying Endocrinopathic Laminitis Risk in Ponies

September 17, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers aimed to identify the most useful physical examination, metabolic, and management factors to predict laminitis risk in nonlaminitic ponies.

Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules

September 16, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Hoof care for senior horses, donkeys, and mules requires knowledge, patience, and consistency.

When Is a Horse Considered ‘Senior’?

September 16, 2025

⎯ Clare Barfoot, RNutr

Treat senior horses as individuals, and monitor them for signs of physical or social issues.

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Physiologic Changes

September 15, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Dr. Chelsie Huseman helps us understand natural physiologic changes that occur as senior horses get older.

Quality of Life Tool for Monitoring PPID Horses

September 13, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Researchers are refining an owner-reported tool veterinarians can use to monitor PPID horses over time.

Equine Guelph Senior Horse Eye Education

September 11, 2025

⎯ Edited Press Release

Equine Guelph is shining a spotlight on eye health in senior horses during their annual Senior Horse Education Month.

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A Guide to Equine Body Condition Scoring

September 10, 2025

⎯ Sarah Nelson

Practical tips for using equine body condition scoring to assess your horse's external body fat.

Ethically Restricting Feed Intake for Horses

September 9, 2025

⎯ Liane Preshaw

There are many reasons an equid might need its feed intake restricted. Here are tips on restricting feed intake while still meeting the animal's behavioral needs.