My Older Horse Coughs During Warmup: Is That Normal?

Drs. Ann Rashmir-Raven and Erin Denney-Jones say even a few coughs from your senior horse under saddle aren’t okay.
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My Older Horse Coughs During Warmup: Is That Normal?
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Drs. Ann Rashmir-Raven and Erin Denney-Jones say even a few coughs from your senior horse under saddle aren’t okay.

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Managing and Maintaining the Older Equine Athlete.” Listen to the full recording here.

Ann Rashmir-Raven

Dr. Ann Rashmir-Raven

Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, is an associate professor of large animal clinical science at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. A board certified surgeon, Rashmir-Raven has an interest in equine lameness and helping keep older equine athletes comfortable and competitive. Additionally, her research includes dermatology.

Erin Denney-Jones

Dr. Erin Denney-JonesErin Denney-Jones, DVM, is an FEI veterinarian and owner of Florida Equine Veterinary Services, in Clermont, Florida. Her interests and practice areas include chiropractic care, sport horse medicine, reproduction, general medicine and surgery, and preventive care including wellness programs, vaccinations, parasite control, and dentistry.

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Michelle Anderson is the former digital managing editor at The Horse. A lifelong horse owner, Anderson competes in dressage and enjoys trail riding. She’s a Washington State University graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in business administration and extensive coursework in animal sciences. She has worked in equine publishing since 1998. She currently lives with her husband on a small horse property in Central Oregon.

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