May 30, 2025

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Day and Time Effect on Pasture NSC and Insulin in ID Horses
Just because it is morning doesn't mean that NSC (non-structural carbohydrates or sugars and starches) in pasture will be low. Be cautious with ID (insulin dysregulated) horses.
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Do You Intend to Keep Your Senior Horse or Pony?
Do you plan on keeping your senior horse or pony for life? Let us know in our poll!
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What Is Osteoarthritis in Horses?
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of lameness in horses, and it occurs frequently in senior equids.
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
There's a myth that old horses lose weight and get skinny, and that’s just the way it is. Nothing could be further from the truth!
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement can be a great communication tool when working with your equids.
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Understanding the Aging Equine Immune System 
Horses experience less profound immune system changes than humans as they get older. However, researchers still have much to learn about equine aging.
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Icing Tips for Horse Owners
Icing your horse is a great way to reduce inflammation and pain following a soft tissue injury. Follow these tips to make the job as easy and effective as possible.
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Equine Bandaging Basics
This article provides tips on bandaging, from the materials to use to proper application.
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Tips For Equine Weight Gain Through Increased Body Fat
Check out these practical tips for senior horses that need to gain weight.  
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Are Horses With PPID at Greater Risk for Fractures? 
A study compares bone mineral density in horses with and without PPID to evaluate their risk of fractures. 
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Equine Biosecurity When Traveling
Follow these biosecurity steps to protect your horse at an event and avoid bringing home a disease to your other horses.
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Adding Hot Water to a Horse Barn
It is possible to have hot water in your barn if you have a heated area such as a tack room to house the hot water heater.
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The Bran Mash Myth for Horses
Feeding a bran mash to your horse does not confer the benefits that old-timers thought, so be cautious when using mashes as treats.
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What Does Your Barn Mean to You?
Human language and memory are tied to a sense of place, and barns mean a lot to horse folks. Let’s explore four lessons learned from our barns, the “place of horses.”
Horses and the Science of Contentment
Horses and the Science of Contentment
Dr. Sue Dyson says it is important to know your horse and be attentive to any slight changes in behavior.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Behavior
Keep an eye on your senior equid's normal daily activities in order to catch subtle changes in behavior that might call for management adjustments.
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Anti-Inflammatories for Horse Barns
Keeping anti-inflammatories in your barn's medicine cabinet allows you to administer them with your veterinarian's advice.
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Tips on Cooling a Hot Horse
If your horse gets hot and sweaty from exercise, you can help him cool down. Be aware that an overhot horse or a horse cooled too quickly can suffer physical issues.
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Cardiac Murmurs in Older Horses
This article can help you understand what it means and what to expect if your horse is diagnosed with a cardiac murmur.
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Horse Superficial Muscles Diagram
This horse muscles diagram can help owners better understand horse movements or injuries and visualize what's under the skin.
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Dogs on Horse Boarding Facilities 
Tips for keeping dogs safely confined at equine boarding facilities.
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How to Throw a Retirement Party for Your Horse
When 28-year-old Scotty retired from his long-held position as a saintly lesson horse, his owner threw a celebration. Here’s how to honor the special horses in your life when it’s time for them to ret...
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Insulin Dysregulation and Cresty Neck Score 
Insulin dysregulation—which is associated with equine laminitis—is best diagnosed with insulin testing.
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Research on Small Area Group Turnout for Stalled Horses
Researchers wanted to determine what size paddocks or pens were appropriate for lower-stress group turnout when horses are stalled a majority of the day.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Positive Reinforcement
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Behavior
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