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Monitoring PPID Progression in Senior Horses

October 12, 2026

⎯ Carly Sisson

Paying attention to clinical signs and hormone levels is key to monitoring a horse diagnosed with PPID and taking steps to manage the disease.

Seasonal Considerations When Testing Horses for PPID

September 7, 2026

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Basal ACTH and TRH stimulation test results can vary seasonally, which can lead to false positive results when testing horses for PPID.

What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?

August 28, 2026

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Owners of aging horses should familiarize themselves with the early signs of PPID, which can develop gradually and resemble other conditions.

Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

July 27, 2026

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Dr. Edd Knowles describes the key differences between these three endocrine disorders that can develop in older horses.

Veterinarian takes blood from a Friesian horse from the neck vein with vacutainer blood tubes

The Importance of Routine Blood Testing for Senior Horses

July 8, 2026

⎯ Beatrice Lehmann, DVM

A senior horse blood profile can help owners and veterinarians detect and manage endocrine disorders, inflammation, metabolic disease, and organ dysfunction early.

A very old Arabian horse in snowy pasture on a cold winter morning, with sunrise lighting up his breath in the air

Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses

April 24, 2026

⎯ Haylie Pfeffer

Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.

Factors That Can Affect a Horse’s ACTH Test Results

March 25, 2026

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Measuring ACTH is the most common test for diagnosing and monitoring horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

My Senior Horse Podcast: Annual Wellness Exam

November 17, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

In this episide, Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock helps horse owners understand what to expect at their senior horse's annual wellness exam.

Horse closeup portrait retired aged to paddock pastures

Understanding the Aging Equine Immune System

August 16, 2025

⎯ Alexandra Beckstett

Horses experience less profound immune system changes than humans as they get older. However, researchers still have much to learn about equine aging.