Seasonal Care

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How Modern Senior Horse Care Has Improved Longevity
Advances in nutrition, veterinary care, and general management practices are allowing horses to live longer, healthier lives.
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9 Tips for Summer Senior Horse Care
Check out these nine ideas to keep your senior horses, donkeys, and mules comfortable and healthy this summer. 
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Prepare and Protect Horses from Wildfires
If you live in an area prone to wildfires, check out these tips on how to prepare and protect your horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
In this episode, equine nutritionist Vanessa Allen explains how to safely transition senior horses from winter to summer feeding programs.
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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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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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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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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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Frost-Free Hydrants for Horse Facilities
Frost-free hydrants will keep the water flowing at your horse facility this winter.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: The Trouble With Ticks
In this podcast episode, entomologist Dr. Erika Machtinger explains how horse owners can protect their animals from tick bites.
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4 Tips to Prepare Your Senior Horse for Winter
Here are four tips to help you prepare your senior horse for winter and ensure a smoother transition for your aging animal. 
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Tips on Cooling a Hot Horse
If your horse gets hot and sweaty from exercise, you can help him cool down. Be aware that an overhot horse or a horse cooled too quickly can suffer physical issues.
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8 Health Issues for Horses in Summer
In this article, we cover 8 health concerns that your equids might face. These include anhidrosis, bruised hooves, conjunctivitis, dehydration, insect bite hypersensitivity, heat stress, photosensitization,...
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Daily Tick Checks on Horses Reduces Risk of Disease
Ticks can transmit several diseases to horses, including Lyme disease. Learn more about tick removal and prevention in this article.
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Commercial and Homemade Fly Traps
There are many ways to reduce the number of flies and biting insects on your horse property. Here area few tips.
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Insect Management on a Horse Property
Insects reproduce in standing water as much as they do manure. Use these tips as part of an insect control plan for your horse farm.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips from 2024
In this podcast, we look back and discuss some tips from 2024 My Senior Horse videos, articles, and podcasts.
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Caring for Senior Horses in Cold Weather 
Here are some tips for managing your senior horses so they are comfortable and healthy even in cold weather.
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Caring for Senior Horses in Winter 
Winter senior horse care includes nutrition, weight monitoring, appropriate blanketing, shelter, and targeted exercise.
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