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New PPID Research Receives Special Recognition
April 17, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Research on PPID, ID, and pergolide treatment shed some light on treatment and management of affected horses.
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Top Tips for Using Equine Grazing Muzzles
April 14, 2025
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Grazing muzzles are tools that can be useful with equids that are overweight or have some issue that require they have restricted intake of fresh forage.
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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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Horse Feed Ingredients—Quality Not Just Quantity
April 9, 2025
⎯ Amber Krotky, MS, PAS
This article can help you understand how certain feed ingredients can determine the quality of your horse's feed.
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My Senior Horse Reader Favorites
April 1, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Looking for great information on senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules? Check out these My Senior Horse reader favorites!
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My Senior Horse Video: Overweight Horse Management
March 16, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
In this video, Bryan Cassill, MS, MBA, gives us tips and advice on everyday management of overweight horses. Cassill is the Commercial and Formulations Manager for Mars Horsecare and BUCKEYETM Nutrition....
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Are Warm Season Grasses Suitable for Senior Horses?
February 26, 2025
⎯ Nerida McGilchrist, PhD
Warm season grasses are typically low in sugars, but they might not have enough digestible energy to meet some horses calorie needs.
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A Guide to Equine Ration Balancers
February 25, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Learn the when, why, and how of using ration balancers in your horse's diet. Included are tips to help you pick the right one!
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7 Management Tips to Reduce the Risk of Feed-Associated Equine Colic
February 22, 2025
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Here are management and feeding-associated tips to help you avoid triggers for equine colic.
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Equine Appetite Loss 
February 6, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Recognizing and addressing appetite loss can be the first step in preventing serious health problems in your horse. 
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Old Broodmares: Oils and Nutrients Can Help Oocyte Metabolism
January 29, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Feeding reproductive support supplements to old mares in addition to omega-3 or omega-6 oils resulted in greater oocyte aerobic metabolism. 
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Pros and Cons of Hay Feeding Devices
January 27, 2025
⎯ Martina Greppi
What type of hay feeding method or device is best for your horse? Check out this research using ponies to gain insights and tips.
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Feeding Fats to Horses Video
January 26, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
In this video, Bryan Cassill helps us better understand feeding fats to horses and why that can benefit many senior equids.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 2
January 22, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
This article contains practical tips on feeding and managing those horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
January 21, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
These feed and management tips will help you reduce your horse’s risk of developing laminitis and help you spot the signs of an attack early.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips from 2024
January 15, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this podcast, we look back and discuss some tips from 2024 My Senior Horse videos, articles, and podcasts.
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Equine Nutrition Basics: Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals
January 13, 2025
⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
Proper equine nutrition looks at the requirements of a horse for protein, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins in the total diet.
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Choosing Hays for Overweight Horses Video
January 5, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
While horse owners worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.
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Blister Beetle Poisoning in Horses 
January 4, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Blister beetles can be deadly to horses. Understand the risks of blister beetle contamination of hay and how to protect your horses. 
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Feeding the Donkey
December 25, 2024
⎯ Faith Burden, BSc, PhD
The donkey can be a loving equid to own, but they are not just little horses. Learn about body condition and get feeding tips.
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The Complexities of Caring for Our Older Horses
December 23, 2024
⎯ Coby Bolger
There is a lot that goes into keeping older horses happy and healthy through their active years and into retirement.
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10 Tips for Feeding Forage to Horses
December 20, 2024
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Since forage is the foundation of the equine diet, here are 10 key takeaways about feeding forages to your equids.
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A Guide to Feeding Mashes
December 18, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Do you want to give your horse a bran mash? Here are tips on using mashes properly for your horses, donkeys, and mules.
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Tips on Helping Your Horse Gain Weight Video
December 1, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
There are many reasons that your horse might need to gain weight. Here are some tips from Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas.
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