Senior Horse Care
Spring Health Check for Senior Horses
Spring is a great time to do a quick evaluation of your senior horse's health and fitness. | MORE
On Behavior: Starting the Older Horse
Working with an older but still inexperienced horse poses special challenges but also promises unique rewards. | MORE
BCS: What Body Condition Scores Mean
With this 9-point scale developed by Don Henneke, PhD, there's no need to guess about a horse's weight losses and gains. | MORE
Help Your Horse Age Gracefully
Horses are living longer than ever before. Learn what your equine senior citizen needs to enjoy his golden years. | MORE
Easing Your Horse into Retirement
Putting an old horse “out to pasture” is unnecessary and even unwise. Instead, consider his needs as well as your own and craft a customized retirement plan that keeps him active and content. | MORE
A New Career for Ex-Grand Prix Show Jumper Glasgow
A former grand-prix champion has enjoyed many years in lower-level competition, thanks in part to meticulous attention to his care. | MORE
How Good is Your Horse’s Hearing?
Is your horse not responding to your voice like he used to? Use these simple tasks to help tell if he's losing his hearing. | MORE
Cushing’s Disease Medication Gains Approval for Horses
A new FDA-approved medication to treat Cushing's disease (PPID) in horses is now available. | MORE
Taking a Horse Out of Retirement
With some common sense and careful handling you can "un-retire" a horse successfully. | MORE
Help your horse grow a thick winter coat
A veterinarian explains how you can use blanketing, coat supplements and strategic lighting schedules to encourage your horse to grow his own, natural insulation against the cold. | MORE
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