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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
Here are some quick tips to check off to ensure you are giving your aging equine the care he or she deserves. 
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Equine Arthritis and Exercise
While equine arthritis can pose challenges for horses, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of an animal's active life.
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When Is a Horse Considered ‘Senior’?  
Treat aging equids and senior horses as individuals and monitor them for signs of physical or social issues. 
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Coat Changes and Immune System Shifts in Senior Horses
In this article, we discuss senior horse coat changes and how they correlate with the horse's immune system, particularly as they age.
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How Long Can a Horse, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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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Focus on Senior Horse Longevity
In this article, we look at ways you can help your senior horse to live a longer, healthier life.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Parasites
Senior horse owners can learn a lot about equine parasites through Dr. Martin Nielsen's podcast and this article.
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Senior Horse Fitness: A Balancing Act
We can create a fitness plan that respects the senior horse's limitations while promoting its strengths.
READER FAVORITES
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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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Horse Hoof Anatomy
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
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Equine Parasite Resistance Video
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Dry Lot for PSSM Horse
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My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 3
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hock Video
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