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Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?

April 29, 2026

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Pasture turnout is good for horses, but owners must take precautions to ensure turnout areas are safe.

6 Senior Horse Myths

April 17, 2026

⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS

The equine aging process is sometimes misunderstood. In this article, we debunk six common myths about senior horses.

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When Is a Horse Considered Old?

March 31, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Various factors influence how horses age, including their breed and individual health status.

Giving Older Horses a Second Chance

March 18, 2026

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Inside the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center’s work with senior and companion horses.

Planning Retirement for an Older Horse

January 14, 2026

⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS

It is essential to plan for what your older horse's life will look like when he needs to step down from ridden work.

Understanding Horses’ 3 Fs: Friends, Forage, and Freedom

January 9, 2026

⎯ Nic de Brauwere, MRCVS

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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When Do Owners Consider Horses Old?

December 18, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Survey results shed light on when owners consider their horses ‘old’ and how that affects management.

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Assessing Quality of Life in the Older Horse

November 13, 2025

⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS

Check out these tips for assessing quality of life in older horses and determining when it might be time to say goodbye.

Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony

November 4, 2025

⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS

Use these tips when setting up a feeding and management plan for a horse or pony with PPID, also known as Cushing's disease.

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5 Considerations for Equine Retirement

October 7, 2025

⎯ Clare Barfoot, RNutr

Just as we plan for our own retirement, we should consider when it is time for our beloved horses to do less or retire completely.

When Is a Horse Considered ‘Senior’?

September 16, 2025

⎯ Clare Barfoot, RNutr

Treat senior horses as individuals, and monitor them for signs of physical or social issues.

How to Throw a Retirement Party for Your Horse

July 22, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

When 28-year-old Scotty retired from his long-held position as a saintly lesson horse, his owner threw a celebration. Here’s how to honor the special horses in your life when it’s time for them to retire....