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What Type of Feed Do You Give Your Senior Horse?
Let us know in our poll!
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Equine Laminitis and Black Walnut Wood Residue
Very small quantities of black walnut wood residue in shavings can cause laminitis in horses.
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Feeding Senior Horses According to Their Dental Health
Learn about signs of failing dentition in older horse and how to adjust their diets accordingly.
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Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
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My Senior Horse Anatomy & Physiology Diagrams
My Senior Horse offers multiple diagrams that can help you learn or remember various anatomical features in your horses.
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When Do Owners Consider Horses Old?
Survey results shed light on when owners consider their horses ‘old’ and how that affects management. 
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Focus on Senior Horse Longevity
Help your senior horse live a longer, healthier life with these feeding and management tips.
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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs
A two-year research investigation led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia revealed that horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid (ecdysterone) through hay and pasture w...
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How to Assess the Health of Senior Mares and Stallions
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains how to evaluate senior mares and stallions to assess their general health.
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Listening to and Interpreting Equine Gut Sounds
Learning how to listen to and interpret your horse's gut sounds can clue you and your veterinarian in to possible GI tract issues.
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Get to Know Senior Mounted Police Horses
Meet three of the five senior horses that serve on the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police Unit.
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Colic Surgery in Senior Horses
The outcome of colic surgery in aged equines has improved greatly in the last 20 years.
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Can I Breed My Older Mare?
Veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Maria Schnobrich explains some of the factors owners should consider before breeding their older mares.
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Adding Heat to Your Barn's Tack Room
Heating a tack room requires some caution. Check out these tips from the experts at Animal Arts.
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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. 
READER FAVORITES
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Understanding Horses’ 3 Fs: Friends, Forage, and Freedom
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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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Horse Digestive System Diagram
POLLS & QUIZZES
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
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Donkey Domestication, Physiology, and Disposition
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 1
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Quick Tips to Manage Snow and Ice on Your Horse Property
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