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Donkey Domestication, Physiology, and Disposition

January 7, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Donkeys and mules are different from horses in their physiology and behavior. If you are new to owning or managing donkeys or mules, seek out experienced handlers for advice.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 1

December 31, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this first of a three-part podcast series on managing senior horses in herds, we look at introducing horses to a herd.

Quick Tips to Manage Snow and Ice on Your Horse Property

December 29, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

These tips will help you manage snow and ice on your horse property.

Horse Choice During Human-Horse Touch Research

December 17, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In a recent study, researchers evaluated how therapy horses responded to various types of human touch.

Grey horse, more predisposed to melanoma

My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Melanoma

December 15, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Melanoma skin cancers can occur in any horse, but gray horses have a genetic predisposition to the problem.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Lumps and Bumps

December 3, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Dr. Amy Polkes explains some common causes of lumps and bumps in horses.

mirror horse black and white image environmental enrichment

Environmental Enrichment for Stabled Horses

November 24, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Recent research compared how different enrichment items affected horse behavior and physiology.

Research on Long-Term Treatment of PPID Horses

November 21, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

PPID is considered a slowly progressive disorder. The researchers noted that pergolide is recommended as a life-long daily treatment for equids with PPID.

Understanding Aging Equines

November 18, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Annual Wellness Exam

November 17, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this episide, Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock helps horse owners understand what to expect at their senior horse's annual wellness exam.

Do Horses Grieve Following the Death of a Companion?

November 7, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers asked owners of horses that lost a companion about changes in the animals' behaviors and activities.

ticks can attach to your equids in brushy areas

My Senior Horse Podcast: The Trouble With Ticks

October 30, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this podcast episode, entomologist Dr. Erika Machtinger explains how horse owners can protect their animals from tick bites.

Warmblood on its pasture on a summer day

Are Warmblood Breeds Prone to PPID and Insulin Dysregulation?

October 28, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

If you have a warmblood, you should be on the lookout for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or insulin dysregulation.

Research on Visible Physical Features and Insulin Dysregulation in Ponies

October 21, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

According to new research, observable body traits such as obesity are not reliable predictors of serum insulin concentrations in ponies.

My Senior Horse Podcast: EPM

October 15, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this episode, Dr. Amy Johnson discusses EPM in horses, including clinical signs, prevention strategies, and more.

Survey Gives Equine Lameness Insights

October 14, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Global veterinary lameness experts were surveyed to learn more about lameness detection and common lameness issues.

Coat Changes and Immune System Shifts in Senior Horses

October 14, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Coat changes in senior horses correlate with the immune system and can help us understand the horse's overall health status.

Pasture and Obesity Effects on Pony Laminitis Risks

October 8, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of grazing and obesity on insulin and adiponectin in ponies.

forage woman feeding hay to stalled horse

My Senior Horse Podcast: Forage Substitutes

September 30, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Forage is the foundation of all horses' diets, and it is especially important for senior horses that might have physical issues.

Inflamm-aging in Senior Horses

September 19, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Senior horses have low-grade systemic inflammation know as inflamm-aging. Researchers aimed to learn more about physiological changes associated with inflamm-aging in a recent study.