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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
August 19, 2025
⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
There's a myth that old horses lose weight and get skinny, and that’s just the way it is. Nothing could be further from the truth!
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Effective Strategies for a Horse's Healthy Weight Gain
May 9, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Understanding the causes of weight loss in horses and implementing a well-thought-out diet plan can help your horse regain its optimal weight. 
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