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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Sleep Deprivation
July 1, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Dr. Amy Polkes helps us understand sleep deprivation and narcolepsy and how they can affect senior horses.
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
June 30, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this article, we take a look at the records, and the averages, for how long the normal horse, donkey, or mule can live.
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The Older Horse-Human Relationship Study
June 24, 2025
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
Owner understanding of their horses and normal aging influenced their management decisions as the horses grow older.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 2
June 14, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learn more about managing senior equids who struggle to maintain weight, whether they are pasture pets or competitors.
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KHP Mounted Police Senior Horses Video
June 7, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Join Capt. Lisa Rakes of the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police to learn more about their senior police horses.
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Well-Being of Senior Mares and Stallions Video
May 31, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf helps us understand how to really look at our older mares and stallions.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Eye Problems
April 15, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Equine eye specialist Dr. Nicole Scherrer helps us understand common eye issues in horses.
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Senior Horse Science
April 13, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Check out these selected studies on aging equines to learn more about their care.
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My Senior Horse Reader Favorites
April 1, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Looking for great information on senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules? Check out these My Senior Horse reader favorites!
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U.S. Senior Horse Survey: Focus on Competition
March 27, 2025
⎯ Alisa Herbst, PhD
Ten percent of U.S. senior (15+ years) horses are used for competition according to their owners, and some appear to compete at the highest/international level.  
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Reasons and Risk Factors for Horse Retirement
March 24, 2025
⎯ Alisa Herbst, PhD
The reasons for retiring horses are diverse, but horse health problems appear to be the number one most common reason. This study found multiple risk factors for horse retirement, including female sex...
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How Healthy Are U.S. Senior Horses?
March 23, 2025
⎯ Alisa Herbst, PhD
A nation-wide survey study investigated the health status of U.S. senior horses and identified risk factors for common medical conditions.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors in Australia
March 17, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learn more about housing senior horses in Australia from Animal Arts architect Heather Lewis, AIA, CNARB, AAA.
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Horse Euthanasia: When It's Time to Say Goodbye to a Senior Horse
March 5, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Euthanasia of a beloved horse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging decisions that a horse owner has to make.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors
February 17, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Check out these tips from award-winning Animal Arts architect Heather Lewis for housing your senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules.
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Health Concerns in Older Geldings Video
February 9, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Dr. Rachel Doenges helps us understand the importance of specific issues when managing our senior geldings.
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Senior Horse Vaccination Protocols
February 7, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Having a tailored vaccination schedule for your senior horse is critical to maintaining that animal’s health and longevity. 
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Reproduction Tips for Senior Mares Video
February 2, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Just because you have an aged mare doesn't mean you can't get a foal. Check out these tips from Dr. Maria Schnobrich.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips from 2024
January 15, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this podcast, we look back and discuss some tips from 2024 My Senior Horse videos, articles, and podcasts.
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When Is a Horse Considered Old?  
January 9, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
The question of when a horse is considered old is an often-debated one in the equestrian community, but this article can help.
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Planning Retirement for an Older Horse
January 8, 2025
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Since many equids live into their 20s or beyond, you need a plan for what your senior horse's life looks like as it ages.
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Planning for the End of Your Horse's Life
January 7, 2025
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Planning the logistics for the end of your horse's life will make it easier on you, your horse, and those around you.
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Clinical Challenges for Senior Horses: Perspectives from an Equine Practitioner in Denmark
January 3, 2025
⎯ Nanna Luthersson, DVM
An equine practitioner from Denmark discusses the issues she sees in senior horses and offers tips for managing older equids.
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Assessing Quality of Life in the Older Horse
December 27, 2024
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Check out these tips for assessing your older horse and perhaps to determine when it might be time to say goodbye.
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