Managing the Hard-Keeping PPID Horse
Madeline Boast, MSc
October 2, 2026
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.
How veterinarians define long-term success when curing the disease is not an option. Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.
Find out if keeping a senior horse turned out can help reduce joint pain.
Check off these 8 important tasks before the colder weather arrives.
Penn Vet experts share strategies for managing arthritis in senior horses, from regular movement and weight management to veterinary treatment.
When switching your horse to a forage-focused diet, first obtain a hay analysis and choose a ration balancer that fills the nutritional gaps.
An equine nutritionist explains why senior feeds are high in fiber and why that’s good for your older horses.
An expert explains why many horses with PPID can remain active with appropriate management.
Learn how to maintain your horse’s hoof health into his later years in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
A veterinarian explains how to manage your horse’s health expenses and save for routine care.
Follow these expert tips to correct common feeding mistakes and improve your horse’s gut health and overall well-being.
Learn about the unique trailering needs of senior horses in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Arthritis-related lameness can range from subtle slowing to obvious limping. Veterinary evaluation helps guide management to keep horses comfortable.
Pain in senior horses often develops gradually, so owners might mistake subtle changes for normal aging. Learn to recognize the signs before they become more serious.
A nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
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