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The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks

October 22, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

A woodchip paddock is a great turnout environment for horses at risk of laminitis or sand colic or recovering from lameness or pastern dermatitis.

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.

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.

Meet Snow White: A Senior Shetland Pony

September 1, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Learn how the caretakers at Redwings Horse Sanctuary keep this spunky 26-year-old mare happy and healthy despite her chronic conditions.

Horse closeup portrait retired aged to paddock pastures

Understanding the Aging Equine Immune System

August 16, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Horses experience less profound immune system changes than humans as they get older. However, researchers still have much to learn about equine aging.

How to Throw a Retirement Party for Your Horse

July 22, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

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...