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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs

December 8, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

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...

Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber

November 19, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.

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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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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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feeding Horse Hay on the Ground

May 24, 2025

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

When feeding horses, there seems to be two differing philosophies: On the ground or in an elevated feeder. Here’s how to choose what’s best for your horses.

Owner Knowledge of PPID

April 29, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Results of a global survey were used to investigate what horse owners know—and don’t know—about PPID (Cushing’s disease).

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.

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. (Editor’s...