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Equine Guelph Senior Horse Eye Education
Equine Guelph is shining a spotlight on eye health in senior horses during their annual Senior Horse Education Month.
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Ethically Restricting Feed Intake for Horses
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.
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Research Report: Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Equine Laminitis
Researchers evaluated the use of acupuncture to alleviate pain in horses with chronic laminitis. 
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Arbovirus Season Alert from EDCC
Unvaccinated horses are particularly susceptible to the effects of arborvirus diseases transmitted by biting flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Donkeys
Veterinarian Emilie Setlakwe talks about senior donkeys and donkey care in this podcast and article.
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Meet Snow White: A Senior Shetland Pony
Learn how the caretakers at Redwings Horse Sanctuary keep this spunky 26-year-old mare happy and healthy despite her chronic conditions.
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Mule Heart Rates and Variabilities Studied
UC Davis researchers recorded new information about mule heart rates and variabilities.
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Draft Cross Mounted Police Horses at the KHP Video
Using draft-crosses as mounted police horses has value, according to Captain Lisa Rakes of the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police.
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Increases in Forage NSC Can Affect ID and Non-ID Horses
Be cautious when grazing horses on fresh forage that is high in non-structural carbohydrates, as it can affect insulin.
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Effect of Pergolide Mesylate on Thyroid Function in Horses
Pergolide mesylate has no detected effect on thyroid hormone concentrations or thyroid gland function in horses, according to new research.
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Day and Time Effect on Pasture NSC and Insulin in ID Horses
Just because it is morning doesn't mean that NSC (non-structural carbohydrates or sugars and starches) in pasture will be low. Be cautious with ID (insulin dysregulated) horses.
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Do You Intend to Keep Your Senior Horse or Pony?
Do you plan on keeping your senior horse or pony for life? Let us know in our poll!
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement can be a great communication tool when working with your equids.
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Icing Tips for Horse Owners
Icing your horse is a great way to reduce inflammation and pain following a soft tissue injury. Follow these tips to make the job as easy and effective as possible.
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Equine Bandaging Basics
This article provides tips on bandaging, from the materials to use to proper application.
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Adding Hot Water to a Horse Barn
It is possible to have hot water in your barn if you have a heated area such as a tack room to house the hot water heater.
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What Does Your Barn Mean to You?
Human language and memory are tied to a sense of place, and barns mean a lot to horse folks. Let’s explore four lessons learned from our barns, the “place of horses.”
Horses and the Science of Contentment
Horses and the Science of Contentment
Dr. Sue Dyson says it is important to know your horse and be attentive to any slight changes in behavior.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Behavior
Keep an eye on your senior equid's normal daily activities in order to catch subtle changes in behavior that might call for management adjustments.
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Cardiac Murmurs in Older Horses
This article can help you understand what it means and what to expect if your horse is diagnosed with a cardiac murmur.
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Horse Superficial Muscles Diagram
This horse muscles diagram can help owners better understand horse movements or injuries and visualize what's under the skin.
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Dogs on Horse Boarding Facilities 
Tips for keeping dogs safely confined at equine boarding facilities.
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How to Throw a Retirement Party for Your Horse
When 28-year-old Scotty retired from his long-held position as a saintly lesson horse, his owner threw a celebration. Here’s how to honor the special horses in your life when it’s time for them to ret...
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Insulin Dysregulation and Cresty Neck Score 
Insulin dysregulation—which is associated with equine laminitis—is best diagnosed with insulin testing.
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Donkeys
Snow white
Meet Snow White: A Senior Shetland Pony
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Mule Heart Rates and Variabilities Studied
Captain Lisa Rakes and Oliver KY Horse Park Mounted Police Festival of the Horse parade
Draft Cross Mounted Police Horses at the KHP Video
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