FOLLOW US
Facebook Instagram Linkedin

MORE RESULTS

Signs of Aging

horse eye squint tear
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.
gray senior horse dressage
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.  
hores retirement
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...
senior horse survey old horse and woman in barn
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.
when retire old horse with cowboy
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.
senior horse rider looking in horse mouth
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.
older horse management and care autumn herd
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.
senior horse cowboy
10 Ways to Recognize When Your Senior Horse Needs a New Job
December 2, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learn how to read the signs and make the necessary management adjustments for your senior horse's well-being. 
as horses get old they show specific signs
When Do Owners Consider Horses Old?
November 23, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Results from a U.S. survey help us understand when owners consider their horses ‘old’ and how that affects management. 
31-year-oldsenior horse in pasture
My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
November 16, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
About 40% of senior horses in the U.S. study were retired, and two-thirds were affected by a medical condition.
old gray horse in pain woman petting
Older Horse Pain Management Research
November 14, 2024
⎯ 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.
retirement horse grazing autumn in article about equine retirement tips
5 Considerations for Equine Retirement
November 13, 2024
⎯ 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.
girl loving senior horse
6 Senior Horse Myths
November 12, 2024
⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
Have you heard of these six senior horse myths? Let's debunk them in this article about caring for older equids.
gray senior horse woman girl in barn
When Is a Horse Considered ‘Senior’?  
October 22, 2024
⎯ Clare Barfoot, RNutr
Treat aging equids and senior horses as individuals and monitor them for signs of physical or social issues. 
senior pony rain rot
Coat Changes and Immune System Shifts in Senior Horses
October 19, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this article, we discuss senior horse coat changes and how they correlate with the horse's immune system, particularly as they age.
aged gray donkey how long horse donkey mule live
How Long Can a Horse, Donkey, or Mule Live?
October 17, 2024
⎯ 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.
losing weight thin horse
Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
July 22, 2024
⎯ 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!
READER FAVORITES
rainrot on a pony
All About Rainrot in Horses
horse big smile lots of teeth
Horse Teeth by Age
horse dental issues
Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
laminitis inner hoof structure
Equine Laminitis: A Common Disease 
POLLS & QUIZZES
More Polls →
FUN STUFF
feed overweight horse
How to Feed Your Overweight Horse Video
My Senior horse podcast
Don't Miss My Senior Horse Podcast
Horse Feed and Supplements
Why Did You Start Giving Your Horse a Senior-Specific Feed?
equine parasite control guidelines video
2024 AAEP Equine Parasite Control Guidelines Video
More Fun Stuff →
NEWSLETTER

Sign up here for the My Senior Horse Newsletter. Get updates and information to your inbox once a week.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Country*
By clicking "subscribe", I consent to Equine Network’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and I represent that I am over 16 years old.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Mars Horsecare, directly or through affiliated companies is the owner of a portfolio of equine-focused products and services under the brands BUCKEYE™, SPILLERS™, WALTHAM™ Equine Studies Group, ANTECH™, SOUND® and MARS EQUESTRIAN™, and is not responsible nor does it endorse any content unless so acknowledged within the individual article or material as the source. We recommend you seek advice of a qualified veterinarian before proceeding with any diagnosis, treatment, or therapy.
My Senior Horse’s mission is to educate and assist owners and managers of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules that are 15 years of age or older to improve the health and welfare of senior equids.
FOLLOW US
Facebook Instagram Linkedin
OUR SITES
RESOURCES
COMPANY
Your Privacy Choices
Data Subject Access Request
Cookie Consent
Privacy Policy
Copyright ©2025 My Senior Horse