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Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation

June 1, 2026

⎯ Equine Disease Quarterly

Insulin dysregulation affects many senior horses, but new research is helping owners and veterinarians proactively manage this challenging condition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

mule ridden in mountains metabolic parameters

Researchers Establish New Metabolic Parameters for Mules

February 6, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

New research shows that mules have distinct metabolic profiles and lipid metabolism compared to horses.

Feeding Horses With Insulin Dysregulation: Small, Frequent Meals Matter

January 26, 2026

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Small, frequent meals help control horses’ insulin levels, reduce boredom, and mimic natural trickle feeding.

The Benefits and Uses of Strip-Grazing Horses

December 5, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

This arrangement allows owners to control the amount of grass and calories their horses consume on pasture.

How to Assess the Health of Senior Mares and Stallions

December 2, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains how to evaluate senior mares and stallions to assess their general health.

Understanding Aging Equines

November 18, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy.

White and brown horse on field of yellow flowers

Medical Management of Hyperinsulinemia in Horses

November 10, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Medical management of hyperinsulinemia with SGLT2 inhibitors is indicated for some horses, but it should be combined with appropriate management changes.

Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony

November 4, 2025

⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS

Use these tips when setting up a feeding and management plan for a horse or pony with PPID, also known as Cushing's disease.

Warmblood on its pasture on a summer day

Are Warmblood Breeds Prone to PPID and Insulin Dysregulation?

October 28, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

If you have a warmblood, you should be on the lookout for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or insulin dysregulation.

Pasture and Obesity Effects on Pony Laminitis Risks

October 8, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of grazing and obesity on insulin and adiponectin in ponies.

Ethically Restricting Feed Intake for Horses

September 9, 2025

⎯ Liane Preshaw

There are many reasons an equid might need its feed intake restricted. Here are tips on restricting feed intake while still meeting the animal's behavioral needs.