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Senior horse on pasture, representing EMS.
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.
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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When Is a Horse Considered Old?  
Various factors influence how horses age, including their breed and individual health status.
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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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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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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
Dr. Sue Dyson recommends owners observe their senior horses before, during, and after exercise to notice signs of discomfort.
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4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks
Lordosis (aka swayback) in older horses might look dramatic, but it’s usually not associated with pain or welfare issues.
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.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
Forage is the foundation of any horse's diet, and that is especially true for senior equids.
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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
Discover what the latest science reveals about providing appropriate care for senior horses.
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Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
Dr. Sue Dyson offers advice for how to manage senior horses with joint issues during cold weather.
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
Dr. Tracy Turner explains some common causes of hind limb lameness in senior horses and offers advice on how to promote longevity in these equids.
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Conformation of the Equine Pastern
The angle and length of the equine pastern should provide shock absorption and prevent the ankle from touching the ground.
Palomino horse grazing in a pasture with a white fence
Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations
While pain is often part of owners’ underlying concern about their senior horse, it is rarely the explicit reason horses are presented to veterinarians.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
Equine nutritionist Bryan Cassill offers us tips on helping our senior equids fare better in winter weather.
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Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Preliminary results from an ongoing study indicate that horses treated with canagliflozin have sustained decrease in postprandial insulin responses over two years without severe side effects related to...
Animal Hospital
What Happens When a Horse Undergoes General Anesthesia?
Learn how equine anesthesiologists deliver anesthesia, manage pain, and monitor the patient before, during, and after surgery.
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Senior Horse Fitness: A Balancing Act
We can create a fitness plan that respects the senior horse's limitations while promoting its strengths.
Equine Myofascial Relaese Techninque on Crest
Managing Chronic Pain in Senior Horses
Chronic pain is prevalent in senior horses, and there are various treatment and management options that can help.
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Do Equine Acoustic Ear Covers Work?
Is there any evidence that so-called acoustic ear covers effectively reduce sound?
Thoroughbred Horse Eating Hay in Snow
Winter Care for Senior Horses
Senior horses require specialized care to maintain their health and well-being during the cold months.  
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Study: Older Horses Might Outperform Mature Horses in Showjumping
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Tips For Equine Weight Gain Through Increased Body Fat
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
Senior horse on pasture, representing EMS.
What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine Lameness Check
Common Causes of Lameness in Older Horses
Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.
Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse
White Horse Baring Its Teeth
My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues
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