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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
In the second part of this podcast series, Drs. Nicky Jarvis and Pat Harris discuss nutrition and feeding strategies for senior horses in herds.
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Planning Retirement for an Older Horse
It is essential to plan for what your older horse's life will look like when he needs to step down from ridden work.
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Understanding Horses’ 3 Fs: Friends, Forage, and Freedom
An easy way to remember our horses’ priorities is with the Three Fs: Friends, Forage, and Freedom. Here's how Redwings Horse Sanctuary meets these needs for their herd.
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Donkey Domestication, Physiology, and Disposition
Donkeys and mules are different from horses in their physiology and behavior. If you are new to owning or managing donkeys or mules, seek out experienced handlers for advice.
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Body Condition Scoring: Body Condition Index and Other Techniques
Different ways of monitoring body weight as well as condition are described in this article. For example the new body condition index (BCI) might provide a better way to judge your horse’s fat for some...
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Equine Laminitis and Black Walnut Wood Residue
Very small quantities of black walnut wood residue in shavings can cause laminitis in horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 1
In this first of a three-part podcast series on managing senior horses in herds, we look at introducing horses to a herd.
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Quick Tips to Manage Snow and Ice on Your Horse Property
These tips will help you manage snow and ice on your horse property.
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Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs
Owners of senior equids should learn more about observing their animals and understanding what they see and feel, especially in horse limbs.
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My Senior Horse Anatomy & Physiology Diagrams
My Senior Horse offers multiple diagrams that can help you learn or remember various anatomical features in your horses.
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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.
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When Do Owners Consider Horses Old?
Survey results shed light on when owners consider their horses ‘old’ and how that affects management. 
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Horse Choice During Human-Horse Touch Research
In a recent study, researchers evaluated how therapy horses responded to various types of human touch.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Melanoma
Melanoma skin cancers can occur in any horse, but gray horses have a genetic predisposition to the problem.
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Focus on Senior Horse Longevity
Help your senior horse live a longer, healthier life with these feeding and management tips.
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Horses and the Science of Hearing
Horses hear different frequencies than humans, and they use their ears for both hearing and communication.
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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs
A two-year research investigation led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia revealed that horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid (ecdysterone) through hay and pasture w...
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Lumps and Bumps
Dr. Amy Polkes explains some common causes of lumps and bumps in horses.
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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.
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Heaters for Horse Water Tanks
Check out these tips for selecting a tank heater to prevent your horse's water from freezing this winter.
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Equine Separation Anxiety Researchers Need Your Help!
Do you have a horse with separation anxiety? If so, consider participating in this survey to help researchers learn more.
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Environmental Enrichment for Stabled Horses
Recent research compared how different enrichment items affected horse behavior and physiology.
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Understanding Aging Equines 
There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy. 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Annual Wellness Exam
In this episide, Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock helps horse owners understand what to expect at their senior horse's annual wellness exam.
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Understanding Horses’ 3 Fs: Friends, Forage, and Freedom
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Horse Digestive System Diagram
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
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Donkey Domestication, Physiology, and Disposition
managing senior horse in herds
My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 1
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Quick Tips to Manage Snow and Ice on Your Horse Property
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