Research

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Could Aging Mitochondria Be Affecting Your Senior Horse?
Understanding how mitochondria change with age could eventually help veterinarians better prevent, manage, and treat age-related health problems in senior horses.
Pretty bay coloured pony grazing happily in field on a Spring day in rural Shropshire, fat and shiny looking  very content with life
Researchers Assess Safety and Efficacy of Canagliflozin in Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
In a recent study, the SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin showed promise as an adjunct treatment for reducing hyperinsulinemia in horses with insulin dysregulation.
Horse owner touching their horse's knee to gauge osteoarthritis pain.
A New Tool for Monitoring Osteoarthritis Pain in Senior Horses
Researchers are exploring how owner observations can complement veterinary exams and improve osteoarthritis monitoring.
Women grooming her horse in the stable.
How Are Owners Caring for Senior Horses? German Survey Offers Insights
The survey results reveal patterns in management practices and might inform future research or discussions on care strategies for older horses.
Horse's soft gaze expressing profound connection, highlighting mutual trust and understanding developed through patient equine training and compassionate interaction
Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions
Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.
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
Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.
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Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia
Older horses and those undergoing longer procedures are at increased risk of corneal abrasions for 48 hours after surgery.
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Older, Wiser, and Winning: Meet Senior Arabian Ombre
Horse owner touching her horse's hoof, potentially to monitor for signs of laminitis.
Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
White horse legs close up
Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus
Horse teeth
Horse Teeth by Age
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FUN STUFF
retired horse on trail ride
My Senior Horse Podcast: When Is It Time for a Senior Horse to Slow Down or Retire?
aged horses herd of senior equids
New Research Reveals Age-Related Differences in Movement Among Senior Horses
fat horse standing in field, equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis, insulin dysregulation
New Medications Are Changing How We Manage Metabolic Disease in Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses in Spain and Beyond
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