My Senior Horse

Veterinarian and internal medicine specialist Amy Polkes talks about common lumps and bumps you might find on your senior horses.

My Senior Horse - Episode 34 Guests and Links:

Guest: Veterinarian and Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Amy Polkes

Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim ([email protected]) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)

Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock of Cornell University talks about what to expect at your senior horse’s annual wellness exam with your veterinarian.

My Senior Horse - Episode 33 Guests and Links:

Guest: Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock of Cornell University

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Dr. Erika Machtinger, an Associate Professor of Entomology at PennState College of Agricultural Sciences, talks to us about ticks. She also gives some advice on an emerging parasite issue—New World Screwworms. Dr. Machtinger has a Masters and a PhD in entomology.

My Senior Horse - Episode 32 Guests and Links:

Guest: Dr. Erika Machtinger, Associate Professor of Entomology at PennState College of Agricultural Sciences

Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim ([email protected]) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)

Dr. Amy Johnson of the University of Pennsylvania chats with us about EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephalitis) in horses. This neurologic disease is most often seen in North America, but it can occur in any horse that has been exposed to the causative protozoal parasite.

My Senior Horse - Episode 31 Guests and Links:

Guest: Dr. Amy Johnson, University of Pennsylvania

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Vanessa Allen, a nutrition advisor for Mars Horsecare in the U.K. for a dozen years, talks with us about forage substitutes. Whether your forage supply is disrupted or your senior horse needs a change because of physical issues, you might face this problem.

My Senior Horse - Episode 30 Guests and Links:

Guest: Vanessa Allen

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Dr. Chelsie Huseman from Texas A&M University shares some tips and information about the physiologic changes that horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules undergo as they age.

My Senior Horse - Episode 29 Guests and Links:

Guest: Chelsie Huseman

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Dr. Emilie Setlakwe talks to us about donkey care and the rescues she manages at The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run.

My Senior Horse - Episode 28 Guests and Links:

Guest: Dr. Emilie Setlakwe from The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run

Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim ([email protected]) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)

Learn about positive reinforcement for working and playing with horses from our guest Dr. Eleanor Girgis.

My Senior Horse - Episode 27 Guests and Links:

Guest: Dr. Eleanor Girgis

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It’s important to pay attention to your senior horse’s behavior so you can make appropriate management adjustments. In this episode, Kris Hiney, PhD, joins us to discuss behavior changes you might notice in your senior equids. Hiney is the equine extension specialist at Oklahoma State University serving both youth and adults. She has taught and produced educational materials related to equine nutrition, reproduction, health, and management. She also has an interest in equine behavior and the promotion of the welfare of show horses.

My Senior Horse - Episode 26 Guests and Links:

Guest: Chris Hiney, PhD, Equine Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University

Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim ([email protected]) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)

Join veterinarian and Certified Farrier Dr. Carlos Carvajal of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital to learn more about senior hoof issues, focusing on laminitis. This podcast is in Spanish! An English version is also available.

My Senior Horse - Episode 25 (Spanish) Guests and Links:

Guest: Certified Farrier Dr. Carlos Carvajal of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim ([email protected]) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)