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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.
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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.
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Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
February 25, 2026
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Dr. Sue Dyson offers advice for how to manage senior horses with joint issues during cold weather.
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
February 23, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Dr. Tracy Turner explains some common causes of hind limb lameness in senior horses and offers advice on how to promote longevity in these equids.
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Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs
December 26, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Owners of senior equids should learn more about observing their animals and understanding what they see and feel, especially in horse limbs.
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Equine Arthritis: Exercise and Management Recommendations
October 9, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
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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What Is a Healthy Equine Joint? 
October 3, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learn about healthy equine joint anatomy, age-related changes, and preventive measures that can keep joints healthy. 
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Horses and the Science of Sleep
September 22, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Learn more about the importance of sleep for optimal equine welfare in this video from the producers of Horses and the Science of Harmony.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Sleep Deprivation
July 1, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Dr. Amy Polkes helps us understand sleep deprivation and narcolepsy and how they can affect senior horses.
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How to Recognize Early Signs of Joint Issues in Horses 
January 11, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Being aware of joint issues in horses and seeking timely veterinary attention is key to maintaining your equid's long-term health.  
miRNAs could help predict OA and OCD vet checking hock
Could miRNAs Predict OA and OCD?
August 19, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
The molecules miRNAs are present in blood and joint fluid and might serve as early predictors for OA and OCD in horses.
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