My Senior Horse Editors

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Proactive Planning for Horse Retirement 
Senior horse retirement takes some planning; here are some tips to help you transition your horse from an active life to something different. 
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Equine Bedding Essentials 
Horse owners should consider not only the cost of new bedding but also use and disposal of soiled materials. 
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Winter Care for Senior Horses
Senior horse winter care needs to include considerations of nutrition, shelter, blanketing and appropriate exercise.
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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
Palpating a horse's back for soreness can be done by the owner to see if there are issues that a veterinarian needs to address.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
About 40% of senior horses in the U.S. study were retired, and two-thirds were affected by a medical condition.
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Challenges of Caring for Senior Horses
Caring for senior horses can mean financial and emotional burdens on their owners, who may own a horse for years or decades.
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Clean and Treat Minor Equine Wound Video
In this video, Dr. Christine Johnson walks you through cleaning and bandaging a minor equine wound.
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Is Your Senior Horse Still in Ridden Work?
Do you still ride your senior horse or pony? Let us know in our online poll!
READER FAVORITES
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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
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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
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
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Clean and Treat Minor Equine Wound Video
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Equine Parasite Resistance Video
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Dry Lot for PSSM Horse
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