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Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
Insulin dysregulation affects many senior horses, but new research is helping owners and veterinarians proactively manage this challenging condition.
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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
While some horse owners might worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
In this episode, equine nutritionist Vanessa Allen explains how to safely transition senior horses from winter to summer feeding programs.
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Is Your Horse's Pasture Safe?
Pasture turnout is good for horses, but owners must take precautions to ensure turnout areas are safe.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
Learn how to feed senior horses with a variety of dental issues in this podcast episode featuring Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis.
Overweight horse eating hay from a haynet.
Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse
Helping your horse lose weight requires decreasing calories in the diet and increasing exercise.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
Forage is the foundation of any horse's diet, and that is especially true for senior equids.
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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
Discover what the latest science reveals about providing appropriate care for senior horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
Equine nutritionist Bryan Cassill offers us tips on helping our senior equids fare better in winter weather.
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Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Preliminary results from an ongoing study indicate that horses treated with canagliflozin have sustained decrease in postprandial insulin responses over two years without severe side effects related to...
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Feeding Horses With Insulin Dysregulation: Small, Frequent Meals Matter 
Small, frequent meals help control horses’ insulin levels, reduce boredom, and mimic natural trickle feeding.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
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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Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses 
Balancers are designed to complement your horse’s existing ration and ensure the vitamin, mineral, and protein levels meet his or her daily requirements.
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Understanding Horses’ 3 Fs: Friends, Forage, and Freedom
An easy way to remember our horses’ priorities is with the Three Fs: Friends, Forage, and Freedom. Here's how Redwings Horse Sanctuary meets these needs for their herd.
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Feeding Senior Horses According to Their Dental Health
Learn about signs of failing dentition in older horse and how to adjust their diets accordingly.
Two beautiful horses feeding on hay in the summer on farm scenery
Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs
A two-year research investigation led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia revealed that horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid (ecdysterone) through hay and pasture w...
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Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber 
As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.
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Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony
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 
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
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
Managing equine asthma often requires environmental changes and medical treatment.
forage woman feeding hay to stalled horse
My Senior Horse Podcast: Forage Substitutes
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
Learn more about the relationship between horse hoof health and proper nutrition.
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9 Tips for Summer Senior Horse Care
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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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New Research Offers Insights into Donkey Disease and Behavior
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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses
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Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
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