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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions

May 12, 2026

⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre

Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.

travel stress senior and young horse in trailer

Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?

May 10, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Short-term transportation causes an acute stress response in horses, which is particularly relevant for seniors with metabolic disorders.

How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof

May 8, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Learn how to properly wrap a horse's hoof from Dr. Sina Parsaye.

equine laminitis checking horse foot for heat

Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?

May 5, 2026

⎯ Sarah Nelson

Being able to recognize the early clinical signs of laminitis can help maximize your horse’s chances of recovery.

Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?

May 4, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Surgery for musculoskeletal issues in senior horses is not common, but it can be a last resort for alleviating pain.

How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock

April 28, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

The horse's hock is notoriously difficult to wrap. In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye provides step-by-step instructions.

Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses

April 27, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

These diagrams illustrate common front limb conformational faults in horses and the stresses they place on the limb.

A very old Arabian horse in snowy pasture on a cold winter morning, with sunrise lighting up his breath in the air

Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses

April 24, 2026

⎯ Haylie Pfeffer

Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.

Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses

April 20, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

This progressive, painful dental disease affects an estimated 25–30% of horses over 25.

senior horse dental issues eating mash from bucket in snow

My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues

April 15, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Learn how to feed senior horses with a variety of dental issues in this podcast episode featuring Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis.

Senior horse on pasture, representing EMS.

What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

April 13, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Equine metabolic syndrome is a constellation of clinical signs and risk factors that increase a horse’s risk of developing hyperinsulinemic laminitis.

Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses

April 9, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Osteoarthritis and soft tissue disease are common causes of lameness that can affect senior horses' quality of life.

Commonly Asked Questions About Strangles in Horses

April 8, 2026

⎯ Nic de Brauwere, MRCVS

With Strangles Awareness Week beginning on May 4, 2026, Redwings veterinarian Dr. Nic de Brauwere looks at why this common and challenging disease deserves its own focus and how we can offer our horses...

Horse owner touching her horse's hoof, potentially to monitor for signs of laminitis.

Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses

April 6, 2026

⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre

Each stage of laminitis reflects a different level of damage to the lamellae and to the horse as a whole.

Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.

Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

April 2, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Helping your horse lose weight requires decreasing calories in the diet and increasing exercise.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues

March 30, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jack Easley explains various types of dental disease in senior horses and strategies for managing them.

West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses

March 27, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Research shows mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus within their populations, underscoring the need for horse owners to control mosquito breeding areas.

Factors That Can Affect a Horse’s ACTH Test Results

March 25, 2026

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Measuring ACTH is the most common test for diagnosing and monitoring horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus

March 23, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the horse's knee and lower front leg in this article.

When Equine Laminitis Strikes

March 13, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

If you suspect laminitis in your horse, here's what you should and shouldn't do while you wait for your veterinarian to arrive.

Tierärztin bei einer Augenuntersuchung am Pferd

Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia

March 9, 2026

⎯ Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc

Older horses and those undergoing longer procedures are at increased risk of corneal abrasions for 48 hours after surgery.

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Strangulating Lipoma Colic in Horses

March 4, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Strangulating lipoma obstruction is often deadly in horses without surgical intervention. Researchers aimed to identify risk factors for this serious condition.