Solving Senior Horse Problems with Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington

About this episode

Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington discusses common problems faced by senior horses and how to address them collaboratively.

In this episode, Anne Marie Skiffington, DVM, discusses common senior horse problems and how veterinarians, horse owners, and barn managers can work together to solve them. She explains the importance of regular veterinary exams and dental care for senior horses, what problems might classify as normal aging, and how owners can make quality of life and end of life decisions for their senior horse. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 48: Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington, DVM Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Equithrive ( Equithrive® Breeding Mare Pellets | Broodmare Supplement ), Ask TheHorse Live , USRider Equestrian , Chewy : Horse Supplies & Accessories | Chewy

People in this episode

Host: Hailey Pfeffer

Guest: Anne Marie Skiffington

Topics covered

• senior horse care
• veterinary advice
• horse management
• quality of life
• aging in horses

Keywords

• senior horses
• veterinary exams
• dental care
• aging problems
• quality of life decisions

Sponsors

Equithrive, Ask TheHorse Live, USRider Equestrian, Chewy

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