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Senior Horse Care

Ask the Vet: EOTRH

Q: The vet was just out to look at my 20-year-old horse, who’s become difficult to bridle, picks at his…

7 years ago


Embracing Retirement

I've been thinking a lot lately about the role I play in my horse's life. I've been his only rider…

7 years ago

Why Senior Horses Need Fall Dental Check-Ups

By Henrietta Coole, Equine Guelph With winter around the corner, now is the time for a dental check-up and nutritional…

7 years ago

The Truth About Equine Cushing’s Disease

  Cushing’s disease is a complex and yet relatively common condition in horses. While it does require medical intervention, this…

7 years ago

Senior Horses Rule

Senior horses really are the champions of their species. These are the mounts that are the bombproof schoolmasters helping shape…

7 years ago

Ask the Vet: Time to Retire

Q: What are some signs that your horse needs to retire? What type of lifestyle can you create for a…

7 years ago

Elder Care for Equines at Duchess Sanctuary

In Oakland, Oregon, the 1,120 acre Duchess Sanctuary is home to 196 horses and donkeys rescued from public lands, slaughter,…

7 years ago

Prep Your Senior Horse For Winter

iStock/Thinkstock   Winter is frequently considered the hardest season for senior horses to weather. With its harsh temperatures and icy…

8 years ago

Honoring Our Aging Equines: This Old Horse

  "These horses owe us nothing,” says Nancy Turner, founder and president of This Old Horse, a rescue and sanctuary…

8 years ago

Senior Horses: Older but Wiser

There’s no doubt that horses learn a lot from humans. But there are also times when horses clearly learn from…

8 years ago