My Senior Horse Editors

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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
These tips will help you ensure your beloved senior horses stay healthy and happy in their golden years. 
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Horse Hearing: What You Should Know
Horses have excellent hearing because they can move their ears to hear sounds in almost any direction and in a wide range of frequencies. 
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Equine Arthritis: Exercise and Management Recommendations
While equine arthritis can pose challenges for horses, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of an animal's active life.
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Survey Responses and Samples Needed for UMN Pergolide Response in PPID Horses Study
Researchers are seeking horses with PPID to enroll in a new study on how genetics affect pergolide treatment response.
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Caring for the Laminitic Horse on Stall Rest 
Dr. Nicola Jarvis shares steps caretakers can take to ensure these horses don’t deteriorate mentally or physically while on prolonged box rest.
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What Is a Healthy Equine Joint? 
Learn about healthy equine joint anatomy, age-related changes, and preventive measures that can keep joints healthy. 
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Care of the Older Stallion Video
There are many ways to help a senior stallion reproduce successfully. Here are tips from Dr. Maria Schnobrich.
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Does Your Senior Horse Suffer From Any Health Conditions?
Let us know in our poll!
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Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
Hoof care for senior horses, donkeys, and mules requires knowledge, patience, and consistency.
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Research Report: Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Equine Laminitis
Researchers evaluated the use of acupuncture to alleviate pain in horses with chronic laminitis. 
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Draft Cross Mounted Police Horses at the KHP Video
Using draft-crosses as mounted police horses has value, according to Captain Lisa Rakes of the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police.
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Navigating Equine Euthanasia 
Equine euthanasia is a difficult decision for horse owners. Understand these things before the time comes to euthanize your horse. 
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Do You Intend to Keep Your Senior Horse or Pony?
Do you plan on keeping your senior horse or pony for life? Let us know in our poll!
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What Is Osteoarthritis in Horses?
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of lameness in horses, and it occurs frequently in senior equids.
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The Bran Mash Myth for Horses
Feeding a bran mash to your horse does not confer the benefits that old-timers thought, so be cautious when using mashes as treats.
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Horse Superficial Muscles Diagram
This horse muscles diagram can help owners better understand horse movements or injuries and visualize what's under the skin.
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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 ret...
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Insulin Dysregulation and Cresty Neck Score 
Insulin dysregulation—which is associated with equine laminitis—is best diagnosed with insulin testing.
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Research on Small Area Group Turnout for Stalled Horses
Researchers wanted to determine what size paddocks or pens were appropriate for lower-stress group turnout when horses are stalled a majority of the day.
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Have You Made Any Changes (Besides Feeding) in How You Manage Your Senior Horse?
Let us know in our online poll!
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Feeding Horses for Weight Gain
Helping horses with weight gain is more than just adding calories. You need to determine the cause of weight loss first.
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How to Recognize and Treat Thrush Video
Thrush is a common hoof issue in horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. While often associated with unsanitary conditions, thrush can occur in horses living in pristine environments.
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How Much Does My Horse Weigh?
There are several methods to determine how much your horse weighs. These include scales, weight tapes, and weight calculations described in this article.
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Exercise and General Health of Senior Breeding Equids Video
Dr. Maria Schnobrich said sometimes increasing exercise is one of the best things we can do for reproductive health.
READER FAVORITES
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Survey Gives Equine Lameness Insights
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue
New World Screwworm Threat
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The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
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Research on Visible Physical Features and Insulin Dysregulation in Ponies
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Caring for the Horse’s Liver: What to Know About Hepatitis Viruses
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