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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses
June 3, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Senior horses still need vaccinations, even if they are no longer leaving the farm. Learn more from Dr. Kate Christie in this video.
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Caring for Senior Donkeys: Understanding Their Unique Needs
May 27, 2026
⎯ Redwings Horse Sanctuary
When caring for senior donkeys, it’s crucial to know their normal behaviour and to be able to recognize subtle signs of stress or discomfort.
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How Owners and Veterinarians Recognize and Manage Chronic Pain in Senior Horses
May 14, 2026
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.
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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions
May 12, 2026
⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.
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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?
May 10, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Short-term transportation causes an acute stress response in horses, which is particularly relevant for seniors with metabolic disorders.
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6 Senior Horse Myths
April 17, 2026
⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
The equine aging process is sometimes misunderstood. In this article, we debunk six common myths about senior horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
April 15, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Learn how to feed senior horses with a variety of dental issues in this podcast episode featuring Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis.
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When Is a Horse Considered Old?  
March 31, 2026
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Various factors influence how horses age, including their breed and individual health status.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues
March 30, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jack Easley explains various types of dental disease in senior horses and strategies for managing them.
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Relationships Between Senior Horses and Their Owners Influence Management Decisions
March 24, 2026
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
The relationships owners develop with their horses over time influence how they interpret change and make management decisions as their animals age.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
March 16, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Dr. Sue Dyson recommends owners observe their senior horses before, during, and after exercise to notice signs of discomfort.
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4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks
March 11, 2026
⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Lordosis (aka swayback) in older horses might look dramatic, but it’s usually not associated with pain or welfare issues.
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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
February 27, 2026
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Discover what the latest science reveals about providing appropriate care for senior horses.
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Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
February 25, 2026
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Dr. Sue Dyson offers advice for how to manage senior horses with joint issues during cold weather.
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
February 23, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Dr. Tracy Turner explains some common causes of hind limb lameness in senior horses and offers advice on how to promote longevity in these equids.
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Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations
February 19, 2026
⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre
While pain is often part of owners’ underlying concern about their senior horse, it is rarely the explicit reason horses are presented to veterinarians.
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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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