Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS

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Planning Retirement for an Older Horse
It is essential to plan for what your older horse's life will look like when he needs to step down from ridden work.
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Assessing Quality of Life in the Older Horse
Check out these tips for assessing quality of life in older horses and determining when it might be time to say goodbye.
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Planning for the End of Your Horse's Life
Planning the logistics for the end of your horse's life will make it easier on you, your horse, and those around you.
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Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre
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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus
Horse teeth
Horse Teeth by Age
POLLS & QUIZZES
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My Senior Horse Podcast: When Is It Time for a Senior Horse to Slow Down or Retire?
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New Research Reveals Age-Related Differences in Movement Among Senior Horses
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New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses in Spain and Beyond
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