Alexandra Beckstett

Animal Hospital
What Happens When a Horse Undergoes General Anesthesia?
Learn how equine anesthesiologists deliver anesthesia, manage pain, and monitor the patient before, during, and after surgery.
feeding ID horses
Feeding Horses With Insulin Dysregulation: Small, Frequent Meals Matter 
Small, frequent meals help control horses’ insulin levels, reduce boredom, and mimic natural trickle feeding.
understanding ration balancers
Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses 
Balancers are designed to complement your horse’s existing ration and ensure the vitamin, mineral, and protein levels meet his or her daily requirements.
Two beautiful horses feeding on hay in the summer on farm scenery
Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
daily health checks
How to Perform Daily Health Checks of Senior Horses
Full body checks help ensure horses are in good condition and don’t have injuries or problems that require veterinary attention.
Benefits and uses of strip grazing
The Benefits and Uses of Strip-Grazing Horses 
This arrangement allows owners to control the amount of grass and calories their horses consume on pasture.
no long fiber horses
Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber 
As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.
early signs of laminitis
Recognizing the Early Signs of Laminitis in Horses 
Many horses have mild signs of laminitis before they become lame, particularly at-risk horses such as seniors, ponies, and equids with insulin dysregulation.
woodchip paddocks
The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
A woodchip paddock is a great turnout environment for horses at risk of laminitis or sand colic or recovering from lameness or pastern dermatitis.
Hospitalized senior horses
Caring for Hospitalized Senior Horses
Learn about the special requirements and considerations for older horses in hospital settings or on stall rest for weeks or months at a time.
PPID quality of life
Quality of Life Tool for Monitoring PPID Horses
Researchers are refining an owner-reported tool veterinarians can use to monitor PPID horses over time.
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.
Horse closeup portrait retired aged to paddock pastures
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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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 retire....
READER FAVORITES
Horse colicking
Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Strangulating Lipoma Colic in Horses
horses hind limbs
Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
aged gray donkey how long horse donkey mule live
How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
Horse teeth
Horse Teeth by Age
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
forage group hay feeder
My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
Senior pinto gelding with brown and white coat standing outdoors in soft autumn light
Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
old horse joints with blanket in snow
Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
equine pastern conformation faults
Conformation of the Equine Pastern
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