Management & Care Archives

In this episode, Dr. Nic de Brauwere, Head of Welfare and Behavior at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, explains how to safely care for senior horses experiencing physical or mental decline.

4 Tips to Prepare Your Senior Horse for Winter

October 28, 2026

⎯ Editors of EQUUS

Whether winter in your area means lots of snow or just a slight change in seasons, now is the time to prepare your older horses.

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How to Manage a Senior Competition Horse

October 19, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Riders often select senior competition horses for their experience, but these horses require specific management to maintain their health and performance.

My Senior Horse Podcast: When Is It Time for a Senior Horse to Slow Down or Retire?

October 15, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Signs of discomfort or reduced exercise capacity could indicate that your senior horse is ready to retire.

New Research Reveals Age-Related Differences in Movement Among Senior Horses

October 7, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In a recent study, researchers evaluated senior horses' locomotor activity during paddock turnout, including total distance traveled and mean speed.

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New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses

October 5, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

New drugs, many adapted from human medicine, are giving veterinarians and horse owners new options for treating EMS, ID, and PPID.

Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre

October 2, 2026

⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre

At age 18, Ombre is still on a roll in Western Dressage and isn't about to let anyone tell him he's a senior.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses in Spain and Beyond

September 30, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Learn about feeding senior horses in Spain and globally with equine nutritionist Coby Bolger.

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Does REM Sleep Affect Equine Learning?

September 28, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers in Finland developed an on-farm test to determine whether REM sleep affects horses' learning abilities.

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How to Manage a Stall-Confined Senior Horse

September 25, 2026

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Stall confinement impacts a horse's mental and physical health. Here's how to ensure your horse's time inside is healthier and happier.

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When Should You Start Feeding Your Horse Senior Feed?

September 23, 2026

⎯ Vanessa Allen

Learn how to determine when it's time to switch your horse to a senior feed and how to make that change successfully.

Keep Aging Horses Strong: Understanding Muscle Mass and Protein

September 18, 2026

⎯ Kristine Urschel, PhD

Horses often lose muscle mass as they age, which can lead to reduced strength, decreased mobility, and a general decline in health.

Managing Appetite Loss Associated With PPID Treatment in Horses

September 17, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

About 30% of horses receiving pergolide mesylate for PPID suffer from appetite loss during early treatment.

My Senior Horse Podcast: The Role of the Equine Gut Microbiome

September 15, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this episode, Dr. Simon Daniels explains how the equine gut microbiome influences weight, behavior, and more.

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Researchers Evaluate How Human-Geriatric Horse Relationships Influence Care Decisions

September 11, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Researchers at Tufts University assessed how relationships between owners and their geriatric and non-geriatric horses influenced veterinary care decisions.