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Up and Down

I've never dealt with a horse who's reluctant to lie down. But I have handled a horse with the opposite problem: He could get down, but he couldn't always get back up. ...

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Fighting Laminitis

Laminitis isn't unique to senior horses, but it's certainly a concern for many owners of aging equids. Have you ever managed a horse with laminitis?...

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Of Horses and Health Problems

I'd like to learn more about your equine seniors and the health challenges they face. To get you started, here's a little about my aging equids....

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Why Ride Seniors?

Dorado just isn't ready to retire, which is why I keep him in training for competition. Why do you ride or compete with older horses? ...

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"At Least She's Feeling Good..."

Has treatment for a medical condition ever made your senior horse young again?...

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Spring Training for Seniors

As the weather gets nicer, many equestrians face the challenge of reconditioning horses who might have lost a step over the winter. How do you condition your older horses?...

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Celebrate Life

When dealing with the loss of a beloved senior horse, it's a time to grieve. But it's also a time to celebrate that horse's life....

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EHV-1: A Senior Perspective

In light of the recent equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreaks, let's take a look at how this dangerous disease relates to senior horses....

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Senior Horse Health Concerns

This week's poll on TheHorse.com asks readers about senior horse health problems. What health conditions are you most concerned about?...

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Shedding Seniors

The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and the horses are shedding ... and, boy, are they shedding! How do your senior horses shed out each spring?...

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Horses are living longer than ever, but with age and experience come health problems, new management concerns, and an odd behavior here and there. Discuss the ins and outs of every day old horse care and concerns with senior horse owner and News Editor Erica Larson.

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