Nutrition

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Understanding the Different Types of Horse Feed
An overview of common types of horse feed and how to choose the right one for your senior horse.
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When Should You Start Feeding Your Horse Senior Feed?
Learn how to determine when it's time to switch your horse to a senior feed and how to make that change successfully.
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Feeding Older Horses That Are Easy Keepers
University of Kentucky researchers provide key feeding and management strategies for easy-keeping horses that are at increased risk of insulin dysregulation and laminitis.
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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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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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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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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
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New Research Reveals Age-Related Differences in Movement Among Senior Horses
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New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses
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Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses in Spain and Beyond
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