My Senior Horse Editors

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A Horse’s Sense of Touch
The horse’s sense of touch is very acute, and there are more sensitive areas of which horse owners should be aware. 
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Treating Equine Laminitis 
Treating laminitis in equids relies on immediate cold therapy, ongoing hoof care, treatment of inciting causes, and dietary modifications. 
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10 Ways to Recognize When Your Senior Horse Needs a New Job
Learn how to read the signs and make the necessary management adjustments for your senior horse's well-being. 
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Has Your Senior Horse Trained or Competed in Any of These Disciplines?
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Tips on Helping Your Horse Gain Weight Video
There are many reasons that your horse might need to gain weight. Here are some tips from Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Nutrition Advisor
Mars Horsecare nutrition advisor Vanessa Allen walks us through a day in her life and what you can gain from a relationship with this type of person.
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Horse Skeletal System Diagram
Horse owner should know the names of all of the bones in the horse skeletal system so they can have a better understanding of injuries.
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What Is Osteoarthritis in Horses?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of lameness in horses, with one survey noting 60% of equine lamenesses associated with OA.
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Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs
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6 Senior Horse Myths
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Dental Problems in the Older Horse
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
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A Horse’s Sense of Touch
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Tips on Helping Your Horse Gain Weight Video
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Nutrition Advisor
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How to Apply a Standing Bandage on Your Horse Video
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