Videos

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The University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program
Discover how researchers are improving the care of aging horses through studies on PPID, insulin dysregulation, and other age-related conditions.
Two horses eating hay
How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
While some horse owners might worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.
Physiontherapeutin am Pferd
How to Palpate a Horse's Back to Check for Pain
In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye explains how to palpate a horse's back to check for pain and identify its location.
Bandaging a hoof
How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof
Learn how to properly wrap a horse's hoof from Dr. Sina Parsaye.
senior horse galloping around pasture
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.
Horse hock wrap
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.
Pferd im Herbstlicht
Management Tips for Former Broodmares
If your horse was previously a broodmare, she might require some additional care and maintenance.
Equine Lameness Check
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.
Wurmkur Pferd
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.
Pregnant mare
Advice for Breeding Maiden Senior Mares
Senior mares that have never had a foal often have issues getting pregnant and carrying to term.
Face portrait of a grey fleabitten showjumping competition horse with blue sky and green background
Do Equine Acoustic Ear Covers Work?
Is there any evidence that so-called acoustic ear covers effectively reduce sound?
feeding ID horses
Feeding Horses With Insulin Dysregulation: Small, Frequent Meals Matter 
Small, frequent meals help control horses’ insulin levels, reduce boredom, and mimic natural trickle feeding.
understanding ration balancers
Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses 
Balancers are designed to complement your horse’s existing ration and ensure the vitamin, mineral, and protein levels meet his or her daily requirements.
feeding by dental health
Feeding Senior Horses According to Their Dental Health
Learn about signs of failing dentition in older horse and how to adjust their diets accordingly.
daily health checks
How to Perform Daily Health Checks of Senior Horses
Full body checks help ensure horses are in good condition and don’t have injuries or problems that require veterinary attention.
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.
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1 Senior horse program screengrab
The University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program
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9 Tips for Summer Senior Horse Care
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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses
insulin dysregulation horse research
Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
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senior mare and foal
My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
Two horses eating hay
How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
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New Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting High-Risk Horses From Strangles
Physiontherapeutin am Pferd
How to Palpate a Horse's Back to Check for Pain
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