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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.

Low Section Of Horse Standing On Wet Street

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.

senior horse dental issues eating mash from bucket in snow

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.

Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses

April 9, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Osteoarthritis and soft tissue disease are common causes of lameness that can affect senior horses' quality of life.

Commonly Asked Questions About Strangles in Horses

April 8, 2026

⎯ Nic de Brauwere, MRCVS

With Strangles Awareness Week beginning on May 4, 2026, Redwings veterinarian Dr. Nic de Brauwere looks at why this common and challenging disease deserves its own focus and how we can offer our horses...

Horse owner touching her horse's hoof, potentially to monitor for signs of laminitis.

Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses

April 6, 2026

⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre

Each stage of laminitis reflects a different level of damage to the lamellae and to the horse as a whole.

Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.

Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

April 2, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Helping your horse lose weight requires decreasing calories in the diet and increasing exercise.

Study: Older Horses Might Outperform Mature Horses in Showjumping

April 1, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In a recent study, horses aged 14-20 obtained better showjumping competition results than those aged 8-13.

Haflinger Pferd in der Natur, Senior , isoliert HQ 300 DPI

When Is a Horse Considered Old?

March 31, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Various factors influence how horses age, including their breed and individual health status.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues

March 30, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jack Easley explains various types of dental disease in senior horses and strategies for managing them.

West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses

March 27, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Research shows mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus within their populations, underscoring the need for horse owners to control mosquito breeding areas.