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Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
June 25, 2026
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Hoof care for senior horses, donkeys, and mules requires knowledge, patience, and consistency.
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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10 Sugar Beet Facts Every Horse Owner Should Know
October 28, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
The sugar beet is part of many horses' diets, whether you know it is in the feed or not! Here are 10 facts you should know.
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Prebiotics for Horses
May 15, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Prebiotics are dietary fibers that feed the microbes in the horse’s GI tract, promoting the health of these ‘beneficial bugs.’ 
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Probiotics In Horse Diets
May 7, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Probiotics for a horse, donkey, or mule can play a role in maintaining the gut microbiome and enhancing overall health. 
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