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Understanding PPID: A Common Endocrine Disease in Senior Horses

June 12, 2026

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Up to 20% of horses aged 15 and older are affected by PPID, also known as equine Cushing’s disease. In this video, Dr. Cosette Faivre shares more information about this common endocrine disorder.

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.

Survey Responses and Samples Needed for UMN Pergolide Response in PPID Horses Study

October 6, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Researchers are seeking horses with PPID to enroll in a new study on how genetics affect pergolide treatment response.

Quality of Life Tool for Monitoring PPID Horses

September 13, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Researchers are refining an owner-reported tool veterinarians can use to monitor PPID horses over time.

a brown horse stands on a meadow in the Czech republic

Are Horses With PPID at Greater Risk for Fractures?

August 7, 2025

⎯ Carly Sisson

A study compares bone mineral density in horses with and without PPID to evaluate their risk of fractures. 

Owner Understanding of PPID in Horses

April 4, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

A research project sought to determine how horse owners make decisions regarding treatment and management of PPID-positive horses.

My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study

November 16, 2024

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

About 40% of senior horses in the U.S. study were retired, and two-thirds were affected by a medical condition.

Harold (Hal) C. Schott II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA

Harold Schott II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA

January 11, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Harold Schott II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA, is a clinician at Michigan State University (MSU) with a clinical interest in urinary tract and endocrinological disorders, especially PPID.