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Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony
November 4, 2025
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Use these tips when setting up a feeding and management plan for a horse or pony with PPID, also known as Cushing's disease.
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The Benefits of Adding Oil to an Older Horse’s Diet 
October 17, 2025
⎯ Bryan Cassill
To increase calories in the older horse’s diet safely, consider the benefits of feeding vegetable oil/fat over increasing the amount of grain.
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How Diet Can Help Your Horse's Coat
October 10, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Your horse's overall health is key to a shiny coat, but there are other tips to help your horse's coat gleam.
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Equine Asthma
October 1, 2025
⎯ Amy C. Polkes, DVM, DACVIM
Managing equine asthma often requires environmental changes and medical treatment.
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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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Nutrition and the Horse's Hoof Wall
September 26, 2025
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Learn more about the relationship between horse hoof health and proper nutrition.
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Gastric Ulcers in Senior Horses
September 23, 2025
⎯ Nanna Luthersson, DVM
Why senior horses might be more susceptible to developing gastric ulcers and how you can reduce your horse's risk.
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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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Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
September 16, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Hoof care for senior horses, donkeys, and mules requires knowledge, patience, and consistency.
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Ethically Restricting Feed Intake for Horses
September 9, 2025
⎯ Liane Preshaw
There are many reasons an equid might need its feed intake restricted. Here are tips on restricting feed intake while still meeting the animal's behavioral needs.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Donkeys
September 3, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Veterinarian Emilie Setlakwe talks about senior donkeys and donkey care in this podcast and article.
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Increases in Forage NSC Can Affect ID and Non-ID Horses
August 26, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Be cautious when grazing horses on fresh forage that is high in non-structural carbohydrates, as it can affect insulin.
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Day and Time Effect on Pasture NSC and Insulin in ID Horses
August 21, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Just because it is morning doesn't mean that NSC (non-structural carbohydrates or sugars and starches) in pasture will be low. Be cautious with ID (insulin dysregulated) horses.
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
August 19, 2025
⎯ 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!
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Tips For Equine Weight Gain Through Increased Body Fat
August 10, 2025
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Check out these practical tips for senior horses that need to gain weight.  
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The Bran Mash Myth for Horses
August 4, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Feeding a bran mash to your horse does not confer the benefits that old-timers thought, so be cautious when using mashes as treats.
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Feeding Horses for Weight Gain
July 15, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Helping horses with weight gain is more than just adding calories. You need to determine the cause of weight loss first.
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Use a Pasture Hay Feeder to Reduce Waste
July 6, 2025
⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM
You can benefit your horse's health and save time and money if you choose the right pasture hay feeder.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 3
June 29, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
There are many health issues in senior equids that are the same, but how the animals respond to the problem can be different.
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Controlled NSC for Senior Horses and Ponies
June 26, 2025
⎯ Edited Press Release
Horses with insulin dysregulation might be fed BUCKEYE™ Nutrition's new LOW 'N STEADY™ ration balancer designed for ID horses.
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Checking for Sand in Your Horse's Feces Video
June 16, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
In this video, Dr. Christine Johnson walks you through the steps to check a horse's feces for sand or debris that could cause colic.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 2
June 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Learn more about managing senior equids who struggle to maintain weight, whether they are pasture pets or competitors.
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Botulism in Horses
June 4, 2025
⎯ Nathan M. Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
Botulism can be a deadly issues in horses. Learn more about the causes and management of botulism.
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Feeding a Horse Herd to Avoid Fights
June 3, 2025
⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM
Here are tips to help you keep the food fights at a minimum during feeding time for your horse herd.
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