July 5, 2025

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Mückenplage auf der Pferdeweide
Arbovirus Season Alert from EDCC
Unvaccinated horses are particularly susceptible to the effects of arborvirus diseases transmitted by biting flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.
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4 Tips to Prepare Your Senior Horse for Winter
Here are four tips to help you prepare your senior horse for winter and ensure a smoother transition for your aging animal. 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Donkeys
Veterinarian Emilie Setlakwe talks about senior donkeys and donkey care in this podcast and article.
Snow white
Meet Snow White: A Senior Shetland Pony
Learn how the caretakers at Redwings Horse Sanctuary keep this spunky 26-year-old mare happy and healthy despite her chronic conditions.
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Mule Heart Rates and Variabilities Studied
UC Davis researchers recorded new information about mule heart rates and variabilities.
Captain Lisa Rakes and Oliver KY Horse Park Mounted Police Festival of the Horse parade
Draft Cross Mounted Police Horses at the KHP Video
Using draft-crosses as mounted police horses has value, according to Captain Lisa Rakes of the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police.
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Navigating Equine Euthanasia 
Equine euthanasia is a difficult decision for horse owners. Understand these things before the time comes to euthanize your horse. 
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Increases in Forage NSC Can Affect ID and Non-ID Horses
Be cautious when grazing horses on fresh forage that is high in non-structural carbohydrates, as it can affect insulin.
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Effect of Pergolide Mesylate on Thyroid Function in Horses
Pergolide mesylate has no detected effect on thyroid hormone concentrations or thyroid gland function in horses, according to new research.
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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.
horse barn aisle
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.
READER FAVORITES
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
horse dental issues
Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
donkey in dry lot
My Senior Horse Podcast: Donkeys
Snow white
Meet Snow White: A Senior Shetland Pony
mule woman red coat golden aspens background
Mule Heart Rates and Variabilities Studied
Captain Lisa Rakes and Oliver KY Horse Park Mounted Police Festival of the Horse parade
Draft Cross Mounted Police Horses at the KHP Video
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