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Could Aging Mitochondria Be Affecting Your Senior Horse?

October 14, 2026

⎯ Carly Sisson

Understanding how mitochondria change with age could eventually help veterinarians better prevent, manage, and treat age-related health problems in senior horses.

Monitoring PPID Progression in Senior Horses

October 12, 2026

⎯ Carly Sisson

Paying attention to clinical signs and hormone levels is key to monitoring a horse diagnosed with PPID and taking steps to manage the disease.

From above of female hands stable worker carrying diet muesli with herbs and grains for horse feeding indoors

Understanding the Different Types of Horse Feed

October 9, 2026

⎯ Carly Sisson

An overview of common types of horse feed and how to choose the right one for your senior horse.

New Research Reveals Age-Related Differences in Movement Among Senior Horses

October 7, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In a recent study, researchers evaluated senior horses' locomotor activity during paddock turnout, including total distance traveled and mean speed.

fat horse standing in field, equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis, insulin dysregulation

New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses

October 5, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

New drugs, many adapted from human medicine, are giving veterinarians and horse owners new options for treating EMS, ID, and PPID.

Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre

October 2, 2026

⎯ Carly Sisson

At age 18, Ombre is still on a roll in Western Dressage and isn't about to let anyone tell him he's a senior.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses in Spain and Beyond

September 30, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Learn about feeding senior horses in Spain and globally with equine nutritionist Coby Bolger.

equine REM sleep and training Finland research

Does REM Sleep Affect Equine Learning?

September 28, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers in Finland developed an on-farm test to determine whether REM sleep affects horses' learning abilities.

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How to Manage a Stall-Confined Senior Horse

September 25, 2026

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Stall confinement impacts a horse's mental and physical health. Here's how to ensure your horse's time inside is healthier and happier.

Horse eating vegetables and fruits from bucket in stable

When Should You Start Feeding Your Horse Senior Feed?

September 23, 2026

⎯ Carly Sisson

Learn how to determine when it's time to switch your horse to a senior feed and how to make that change successfully.

Feeding Senior Horses That Are Hard Keepers

September 21, 2026

⎯ Carly Sisson

The best methods for increasing a hard keeper’s caloric intake are through increased forage, fiber, or fat.

Keep Aging Horses Strong: Understanding Muscle Mass and Protein

September 18, 2026

⎯ Kristine Urschel, PhD

Horses often lose muscle mass as they age, which can lead to reduced strength, decreased mobility, and a general decline in health.

Managing Appetite Loss Associated With PPID Treatment in Horses

September 17, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

About 30% of horses receiving pergolide mesylate for PPID suffer from appetite loss during early treatment.

My Senior Horse Podcast: The Role of the Equine Gut Microbiome

September 15, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this episode, Dr. Simon Daniels explains how the equine gut microbiome influences weight, behavior, and more.

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Researchers Evaluate How Human-Geriatric Horse Relationships Influence Care Decisions

September 11, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers at Tufts University assessed how relationships between owners and their geriatric and non-geriatric horses influenced veterinary care decisions.