Videos

The horse's ears against the sky
Horses and the Science of Hearing
Horses hear different frequencies than humans, and they use their ears for both hearing and communication.
Benefits and uses of strip grazing
The Benefits and Uses of Strip-Grazing Horses 
This arrangement allows owners to control the amount of grass and calories their horses consume on pasture.
Thoroughbred broodmare grazing
How to Assess the Health of Senior Mares and Stallions
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains how to evaluate senior mares and stallions to assess their general health.
Veterinarian examines horse with stethoscope during medical training
Listening to and Interpreting Equine Gut Sounds
Learning how to listen to and interpret your horse's gut sounds can clue you and your veterinarian in to possible GI tract issues.
no long fiber horses
Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber 
As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.
Officer Heather Geer with Mackenzie, senior mounted police horse
Get to Know Senior Mounted Police Horses
Meet three of the five senior horses that serve on the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police Unit.
colic surgery horse on hoist
Colic Surgery in Senior Horses
The outcome of colic surgery in aged equines has improved greatly in the last 20 years.
early signs of laminitis
Recognizing the Early Signs of Laminitis in Horses 
Many horses have mild signs of laminitis before they become lame, particularly at-risk horses such as seniors, ponies, and equids with insulin dysregulation.
black older mare and foal in field
Can I Breed My Older Mare?
Veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Maria Schnobrich explains some of the factors owners should consider before breeding their older mares.
woodchip paddocks
The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
A woodchip paddock is a great turnout environment for horses at risk of laminitis or sand colic or recovering from lameness or pastern dermatitis.
Feeding hospitalized laminitic horse
Caring for the Laminitic Horse on Stall Rest 
Dr. Nicola Jarvis shares steps caretakers can take to ensure these horses don’t deteriorate mentally or physically while on prolonged box rest.
Friesian stallion
Care of the Older Stallion Video
There are many ways to help a senior stallion reproduce successfully. Here are tips from Dr. Maria Schnobrich.
Hospitalized senior horses
Caring for Hospitalized Senior Horses
Learn about the special requirements and considerations for older horses in hospital settings or on stall rest for weeks or months at a time.
Red horse sleeping on the grass in summer
Horses and the Science of Sleep
Learn more about the importance of sleep for optimal equine welfare in this video from the producers of Horses and the Science of Harmony.
PPID quality of life
Quality of Life Tool for Monitoring PPID Horses
Researchers are refining an owner-reported tool veterinarians can use to monitor PPID horses over time.
Snow white
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.
Captain Lisa Rakes and Oliver KY Horse Park Mounted Police Festival of the Horse parade
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.
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.
thrush treatment
How to Recognize and Treat Thrush Video
Thrush is a common hoof issue in horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. While often associated with unsanitary conditions, thrush can occur in horses living in pristine environments.
restraint shoulder twitch or roll
How to Restrain a Horse Video
Dr. Luke Bass helps us understand several techniques for restraining horses for procedures or needed management.
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Exercise and General Health of Senior Breeding Equids Video
Dr. Maria Schnobrich said sometimes increasing exercise is one of the best things we can do for reproductive health.
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How to Medicate a Horse's Eye Video
It can be challenging to medicate your horse's eye. Use these tips from Dr. Christine Johnson.
capillary refill time
Equine Capillary Refill Time Video
Knowing how to take the capillary refill time for your horse will provide you and your veterinarian information on the horse's health status.
how to take a horse's respiratory rate video screen capture
How to Take a Horse's Respiratory Rate Video
Respiratory rate is a basic health parameter that horse owners need to understand how to evaluate. It helps them know how their horses are feeling. Nout-Lomas said respiratory rate also can indicate the...
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