Photo: iStockAs horses age, their health care needs and associated costs often increase, making proactive management especially important.Havingyour veterinarian perform regularexaminations, dental evaluations, andmonitoring forcommon senior conditionscan help youcatch problems early and potentially reduce long-term expenses. Senior horses might alsorequirespecialized feeds, medications, oradditionalsupportive care, which can increase monthly costs. Developing a preventive care plan and budgeting for age-related health needs can help owners support their horses comfort and longevity.Register for this AskTheHorseLive event where two veterinarians will answer your senior horse expense questions.Register NowAsk The Horse Live begins on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. EDT Days Hours MinutesAbout the Experts: Alex Bianco, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM Alex Bianco, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, is a Minneapolis native and graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, in St. Paul. After completing a rotating equine internship at Kansas State University, in Manhattan, she completed a large animal internal medicine residency at Purdue University, in Lafayette, Indiana. Following her residency, Bianco remained at Purdue for an additional year working as an equine ambulatory veterinarian, before returning to the University of Minnesota as clinical faculty in 2016. Jonathan Yardley, DVMJonathan Yardley, DVM, is a graduate of Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. He began his career with a private practice internship, before joining a prominent racetrack practice, Teigland, Franklin and Brokken, where he specialized in caring for an elite clientele of Thoroughbred racehorses. In 2014 Yardley shifted from private practice to academia as an ambulatory, clinical-track veterinarian in the Equine Field Service department at The Ohio State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine, where he currently serves as an associate professor. As the equine rotating internship director, Yardley is committed to fostering an enriching learning environment that empowers interns to develop their clinical and critical thinking skills throughout their yearlong internships. Dedicated to veterinary wellness, Yardley serves as co-chair of the College of Veterinary Medicine Health & Wellbeing Committee, championing evidence-based strategies for health care improvement. He hosts the podcast Horse Talk with Doc, where he shares valuable insights into equine health and well-being. Outside of his professional pursuits, Yardley is an avid curler who enjoys traveling with his wife. They share their home with three beloved four-legged Doodles.