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Causes of Tying-Up in Horses
May 25, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
There are many things that can contribute to or cause tying-up in horses. Some breeds are more susceptible to this muscle issue.
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Havemeyer Report on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
May 10, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A Havemeyer meeting on equine gastric ulcer syndrome took place in early 2025.
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8 Tips to Decoding a Fly Spray Label
April 23, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Make sure the fly spray you select for your horses, donkeys, or mules is designed to do the job you need with ingredients you want.
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Using the 'CRAAP' Test to Decipher Senior Horse Information
February 11, 2025
⎯ Janet Douglas, MA, VetMB, PhD
The CRAAP test can help you determine if what you are reading—no matter the source—is reliable information for you and your horses.
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Choke in Horses
January 25, 2025
⎯ Caitlyn Caby
Choke can occur in any age horse, but senior horses with dental issues might be more at risk of choke.
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What is ‘Social License to Operate’ and Why Is It Important to the Horse World?
January 1, 2025
⎯ Janet Douglas, MA, VetMB, PhD
With social license to operate, there are things you can do to ensure the non-horse public doesn’t turn against horse ownership and sports.
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Cardiac Murmurs in Older Horses
December 21, 2024
⎯ Amy C. Polkes, DVM, DACVIM
This article can help you understand what it means if your horse is diagnosed with a cardiac murmur and what to expect.
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The Jockey Club Announces Mare Incentive Program
December 20, 2024
⎯ Edited Press Release
The Jockey Club created the Mare Incentive Program to have Thoroughbred mares return to production in the industry.
older horse PPID
What is PPID and Why Should We Care?
December 9, 2024
⎯ Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
If you have a senior horse, there is a good chance you will have to test and treat for PPID at some point. Learn more with this article.
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What is Equine Laminitis?
December 6, 2024
⎯ Nicola Menzies-Gow, MA, VetMB, PhD, DECEIM, CertEM(Int.med), FHEA, FRCVS
Equine laminitis is a painful condition of a horse’s foot that can cause lameness and perhaps result in euthanasia.
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Biosecurity for Your Home Horse Facilities
September 27, 2024
⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM
Biosecurity is important to protect your horses at home and while you are traveling.
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Equine Insect Repellents For Horses
September 24, 2024
⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM
There’s plenty of choices when it comes to fly repellents, but how do you choose the right one? Learn about the different active ingredients and methods of application so you can find one that works for...
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Ponies of Antarctica
August 16, 2024
⎯ Editors of EQUUS
Did you know that the race to reach the South Pole in the early 1900s involved Siberian ponies?
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The Global Trade in Donkey Skins
August 13, 2024
⎯ Joe Collins, MVB, PhD, MRCVS
The global trade in donkey skins is a threat to the world's population of working equids and the livelihoods of those who rely upon them.
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How to Measure Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
March 7, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Do you know how to measure your horse, donkey, or mule? This article gives you step-by-step instructions and tips.
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