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Senior Horse Fitness: A Balancing Act
February 10, 2026
⎯ Coby Bolger
We can create a fitness plan that respects the senior horse's limitations while promoting its strengths.
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Senior Horse Learning and Retention Research
January 19, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Researchers assessed the learning and short- and long-term memory abilities of senior horses versus adult horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
January 15, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In the second part of this podcast series, Drs. Nicky Jarvis and Pat Harris discuss nutrition and feeding strategies for senior horses in herds.
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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.
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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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Focus on Senior Horse Longevity
December 11, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Help your senior horse live a longer, healthier life with these feeding and management tips.
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Horses and the Science of Hearing
December 10, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Horses hear different frequencies than humans, and they use their ears for both hearing and communication.
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How to Assess the Health of Senior Mares and Stallions
December 2, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains how to evaluate senior mares and stallions to assess their general health.
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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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Get to Know Senior Mounted Police Horses
November 14, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Meet three of the five senior horses that serve on the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police Unit.
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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.
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How Veterinarians Approach Senior Horse Care
November 12, 2025
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
Views on horse aging and care can differ between veterinarians and between owners and their veterinarians.
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Do Horses Grieve Following the Death of a Companion?
November 7, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Researchers asked owners of horses that lost a companion about changes in the animals' behaviors and activities.
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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
October 23, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
These tips will help you ensure your beloved senior horses stay healthy and happy in their golden years. 
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Horse Hearing: What You Should Know
October 16, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Horses have excellent hearing because they can move their ears to hear sounds in almost any direction and in a wide range of frequencies. 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: EPM
October 15, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this episode, Dr. Amy Johnson discusses EPM in horses, including clinical signs, prevention strategies, and more.
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Coat Changes and Immune System Shifts in Senior Horses
October 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Coat changes in senior horses correlate with the immune system and can help us understand the horse's overall health status.
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Equine Arthritis: Exercise and Management Recommendations
October 9, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
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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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.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Forage Substitutes
September 30, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Forage is the foundation of all horses' diets, and it is especially important for senior horses that might have physical issues.
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Dental Problems in the Older Horse
September 25, 2025
⎯ Nicola Jarvis, BVetMed
Older horses are particularly susceptible to dental problems. Here's how to spot signs of dental disease in your horse.
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Horses and the Science of Sleep
September 22, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Learn more about the importance of sleep for optimal equine welfare in this video from the producers of Horses and the Science of Harmony.
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Inflamm-aging in Senior Horses
September 19, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Senior horses have low-grade systemic inflammation know as inflamm-aging. Researchers aimed to learn more about physiological changes associated with inflamm-aging in a recent study.
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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. 
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