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Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse

April 2, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Helping your horse lose weight requires decreasing calories in the diet and increasing exercise.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage

March 2, 2026

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Forage is the foundation of any horse's diet, and that is especially true for senior equids.

Pretty but very fat pony enjoying eating the grass in her field on a sunny summers day, risking getting laminitis or other illness related to overweight horses

Survey Reveals Emotional and Practical Challenges in Managing Horse Weight

January 28, 2026

⎯ Edited Press Release

A recent study explores the attitudes, beliefs, and barriers owners encounter when their horses are overweight or obese.

Understanding Aging Equines

November 18, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy.

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A Guide to Equine Body Condition Scoring

September 10, 2025

⎯ Sarah Nelson

Practical tips for using equine body condition scoring to assess your horse's external body fat.

Ethically Restricting Feed Intake for Horses

September 9, 2025

⎯ Liane Preshaw

There are many reasons an equid might need its feed intake restricted. Here are tips on restricting feed intake while still meeting the animal's behavioral needs.

Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!

August 19, 2025

⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS

There's a myth that old horses lose weight and get skinny, and that’s just the way it is. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Tips For Equine Weight Gain Through Increased Body Fat

August 10, 2025

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

Check out these practical tips for senior horses that need to gain weight.

Feeding Horses for Weight Gain

July 15, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Helping horses with weight gain is more than just adding calories. You need to determine the cause of weight loss first.

How Much Does My Horse Weigh?

July 9, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

There are several methods to determine how much your horse weighs. These include scales, weight tapes, and weight calculations described in this article.

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 2

June 14, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Learn more about managing senior equids who struggle to maintain weight, whether they are pasture pets or competitors.

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 1

May 17, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Monitoring senior horse weight and muscle mass is important. There are many reasons a senior equid might lose weight.

Feeding the Donkey

December 25, 2024

⎯ Faith Burden, BSc, PhD

The donkey can be a loving equid to own, but they are not just little horses. Learn about body condition and get feeding tips.

Tips on Helping Your Horse Gain Weight Video

December 1, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

There are many reasons that your horse might need to gain weight. Here are some tips from Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas.

Senior Horse Loss of Appetite

October 29, 2024

⎯ Nicolas C. Galinelli, DVM, PhD Candidate

Loss of appetite in your horse can be a sign of other issues, so you need to get to the root cause of the underlying problem.

My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 2

October 15, 2024

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

The daily management of horses with PPID might include nutrition, exercise, clipping, supplements, and observation.

Treats for Overweight Horses

October 3, 2024

⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS

Many horse owners would like to give their "pudgy" equids treats as part of a reward, stretching, or just as a relationship builder. You can give treats, but read on to learn more about best practices...