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How to Recognize Sinus Issues in Senior Horses

October 21, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Senior horses are especially prone to secondary sinusitis, which can be caused by masses, cysts, or dental disease.

Brown horse in backlit at fall - cold evening

How to Recognize and Manage Equine Asthma

July 16, 2026

⎯ Amy C. Polkes, DVM, DACVIM

Effective management of equine asthma often requires both environmental modification and medical treatment.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma

June 15, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this podcast episode, Dr. Amy Polkes discusses equine asthma, including risk factors, diagnostics, treatment and management strategies, and more.

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...

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Understanding the Aging Equine Immune System

August 16, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Horses experience less profound immune system changes than humans as they get older. However, researchers still have much to learn about equine aging.

Donkeys Expose Companion Horses to Lungworms

June 2, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Horses that graze with donkeys can be exposed to lungworms. Learn how the parasite can be detected and treated in both species.

Hot Weather Horse Hauling Tips

May 28, 2025

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Use these tips for safer hauling of your horses during hot weather.

horse hauling horse looking through bars on window

Tips for Hauling Horses Safely

May 26, 2025

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Hauling horses can be stressful to human and animal, but you can mitigate some of those traveling issues with these tips.

Horse Barn Insulation and Ventilation

April 28, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Good barn ventilation is critical to horse and human health.

Bacteria in the Air of Indoor Riding Arenas

April 25, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers looked at bacterial burdens in the air of four German indoor riding arenas to show exposure of horses and humans.

poor performance bucking horse from back English rider

A Look at Poor Performance in Horses

April 22, 2025

⎯ Erin Contino, DVM, MS, DACVSMR

Poor performance in horses is often caused by pain or physical discomfort. Your veterinarian can help you get to the bottom of the issue.

Detecting Equine Respiratory Pathogens in Healthy Performance Horses

February 14, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Study results showed that exercise increased the detection frequency of EHV-1, EHV-2, EHV-5, and S. zooepidemicus in nose wipes collected from non-clinical horses.