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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
In this episode, equine nutritionist Vanessa Allen explains how to safely transition senior horses from winter to summer feeding programs.
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How Owners and Veterinarians Recognize and Manage Chronic Pain in Senior Horses
How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.
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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions
Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.
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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?
Short-term transportation causes an acute stress response in horses, which is particularly relevant for seniors with metabolic disorders.
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof
Learn how to properly wrap a horse's hoof from Dr. Sina Parsaye.
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My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships
High-point senior horses in Open, Amateur, and Youth divisions will receive a special prize package sponsored by My Senior Horse in partnership with Linda Mars and the Mars portfolio of equine-focused...
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Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?
Surgery for musculoskeletal issues in senior horses is not common, but it can be a last resort for alleviating pain.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions
Dr. Kris Hiney and colleagues created an online course to help horse owners recognize and interpret equine behavior.
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How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock
The horse's hock is notoriously difficult to wrap. In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye provides step-by-step instructions.
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Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses
These diagrams illustrate common front limb conformational faults in horses and the stresses they place on the limb.
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Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses
Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.
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Management Tips for Former Broodmares
If your horse was previously a broodmare, she might require some additional care and maintenance.
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Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses
This progressive, painful dental disease affects an estimated 25–30% of horses over 25.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
Learn how to feed senior horses with a variety of dental issues in this podcast episode featuring Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis.
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What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine metabolic syndrome is a constellation of clinical signs and risk factors that increase a horse’s risk of developing hyperinsulinemic laminitis.
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Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses
Osteoarthritis and soft tissue disease are common causes of lameness that can affect senior horses' quality of life.
Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.
Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse
Helping your horse lose weight requires decreasing calories in the diet and increasing exercise.
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Study: Older Horses Might Outperform Mature Horses in Showjumping
In a recent study, horses aged 14-20 obtained better showjumping competition results than those aged 8-13.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jack Easley explains various types of dental disease in senior horses and strategies for managing them.
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West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses
Research shows mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus within their populations, underscoring the need for horse owners to control mosquito breeding areas.
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Relationships Between Senior Horses and Their Owners Influence Management Decisions
The relationships owners develop with their horses over time influence how they interpret change and make management decisions as their animals age.
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Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus
Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the horse's knee and lower front leg in this article.
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Tips for Deworming Senior Horses
Although older horses typically have lower parasite egg counts, those with PPID and other health conditions often become high shedders who increase the overall parasite burden within the herd.
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Giving Older Horses a Second Chance
Inside the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center’s work with senior and companion horses.
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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?
Horse owner touching her horse's hoof, potentially to monitor for signs of laminitis.
Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
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My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships
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Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions
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