Case Study: Keeping the Older Show Horse Competitive
Haylie Pfeffer
May 19, 2026
Read about how Mindful, a 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding, stayed competitive at the highest levels.
Read about how Mindful, a 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding, stayed competitive at the highest levels.
Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.
Learn about colic considerations specific to senior horses, especially those with underlying health issues such as metabolic problems.
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
Two veterinarians explain when a horse might need colic surgery and how your veterinarian might determine this on the farm.
Dr. Michael Fugaro describes when it’s okay to let your horse move around and lie down during a colic emergency and when you should keep him standing.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.
Here’s how veterinarians track osteoarthritis progression in horses as they age and how often your horse should be reevaluated.
Find out why some horses might not fully recover from gastric ulcers and how veterinarians manage these cases. Sponsored by Kelato.
Learn all about colic in horses, how veterinarians manage it, and ways to prevent it in this Ask TheHorse podcast. Sponsored by CareCredit.
What drives equine aggression—and how can training help?
Watch this webcast to learn more about equine orthobiologics and how veterinarians can use them in horses. Sponsored by Dechra.
From palpation to nerve blocks, get an inside look at today’s lameness exam in horses in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Treating equine gastric disease requires an accurate diagnosis and pharmacological therapy combined with management changes. Sponsored by Kelato.
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
How to decide if your older mare is a good candidate for breeding and improve her chances of success.
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