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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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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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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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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. 
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Proactive Planning for Horse Retirement 
November 20, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Senior horse retirement takes some planning; here are some tips to help you transition your horse from an active life to something different. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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