Videos

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Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Dr. Edd Knowles describes the key differences between these three endocrine disorders that can develop in older horses.
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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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Caring for a Herd of Aged Research Horses
Learn about the daily care that goes into managing a herd of senior horses and common age-related conditions the team at the University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program sees.
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The University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program
Discover how researchers are improving the care of aging horses through studies on PPID, insulin dysregulation, and other age-related conditions.
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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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How to Perform Daily Health Checks of Senior Horses
Full body checks help ensure horses are in good condition and don’t have injuries or problems that require veterinary attention.
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The Benefits and Uses of Strip-Grazing Horses 
This arrangement allows owners to control the amount of grass and calories their horses consume on pasture.
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Laminitis in Horses 
Many horses have mild signs of laminitis before they become lame, particularly at-risk horses such as seniors, ponies, and equids with insulin dysregulation.
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The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
A woodchip paddock is a great turnout environment for horses at risk of laminitis or sand colic or recovering from lameness or pastern dermatitis.
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Caring for the Laminitic Horse on Stall Rest 
Dr. Nicola Jarvis shares steps caretakers can take to ensure these horses don’t deteriorate mentally or physically while on prolonged box rest.
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Caring for Hospitalized Senior Horses
Learn about the special requirements and considerations for older horses in hospital settings or on stall rest for weeks or months at a time.
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Quality of Life Tool for Monitoring PPID Horses
Researchers are refining an owner-reported tool veterinarians can use to monitor PPID horses over time.
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Meet Snow White: A Senior Shetland Pony
Learn how the caretakers at Redwings Horse Sanctuary keep this spunky 26-year-old mare happy and healthy despite her chronic conditions.
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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Meet the Winners of the Inaugural My Senior Horse High-Point Awards
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