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Management Tips for Former Broodmares
If you have a riding horse or rescue that previously was a broodmare, check out this video for management tips.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Eye Problems
Equine eye specialist Dr. Nicole Scherrer helps us understand common eye issues in horses.
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My Senior Horse Video: How to Measure Horse Weight
Bryan Cassill of Mars helps you understand how to measure your horse's weight and offers tips and advice to reaching a weight goal.
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Is Your Senior Horse Overweight, Underweight, or in Good Condition?
Let us know in our online poll!
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My Senior Horse Reader Favorites
Looking for great information on senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules? Check out these My Senior Horse reader favorites!
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Laminitis Risks
Dr. Edd Knowles from the U.K. helps us understand more about equine laminitis and its potential causes.
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Planning for Emergencies Video
Learn why it is important for all horse owners to have an emergency plan in place.
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What Breed Is Your Horse or Pony?
Submit your answer below!
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors in Australia
Learn more about housing senior horses in Australia from Animal Arts architect Heather Lewis, AIA, CNARB, AAA.
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My Senior Horse Video: Overweight Horse Management
In this video, Bryan Cassill, MS, MBA, gives us tips and advice on everyday management of overweight horses. Cassill is the Commercial and Formulations Manager for Mars Horsecare and BUCKEYETM Nutrition....
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Colic in Senior Horses Video
The outcome of colic surgery in aged equines has improved greatly in the last 20 years.
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
Understanding the causes, signs, and treatments of equine osteoarthritis can help you better manage your horses.
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Horse Euthanasia: When It's Time to Say Goodbye to a Senior Horse
Euthanasia of a beloved horse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging decisions that a horse owner has to make.
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Lameness in Older Horses Video
Lameness in older horses can be caused by recent injuries or be a re-injury of a previous incident when the horse was younger.
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Addressing Older Eggs in Senior Mares Video
Learn from Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf why senior mares and their older eggs/oocytes might need a little help to product viable embryos.
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Horse Teeth by Age
Illustrations for horse teeth from 1 to 20-years-old can help you learn more about how equine teeth grow and change.
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Why Did You Retire Your Senior Horse?
Let us know in our online poll!
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How to Apply a Poultice to a Horse's Hoof Video
This step-by-step video can help you learn to apply a poultice to your horse's hoof.
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Senior Horse Vaccination Protocols
Having a tailored vaccination schedule for your senior horse is critical to maintaining that animal’s health and longevity. 
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Equine Appetite Loss 
Recognizing and addressing appetite loss can be the first step in preventing serious health problems in your horse. 
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WEBINAR: Caring for the Senior Horse
Caring for a senior horse or pony presents unique challenges and concerns, from managing age-related health issues to ensuring optimal nutrition for their changing needs. Listen back to this essential...
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Directional Terms for Horses
Directional terms for horses can include things your veterinarian says, such as proximal versus distal or ventral versus dorsal.
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Feeding Fats to Horses Video
In this video, Bryan Cassill helps us better understand feeding fats to horses and why that can benefit many senior equids.
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At What Age Was Your Horse Retired?
Let us know in our online poll!
READER FAVORITES
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New PPID Research Receives Special Recognition
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Eye Problems
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Top Tips for Using Equine Grazing Muzzles
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
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broodmares video
Management Tips for Former Broodmares
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Senior Horse Science
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Help Researchers Understand Equine PPID
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Does My Horse Have Narcolepsy or Sleep Deprivation?
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