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Senior Horse Care

Exercise for Senior Horses

Certainly as humans age, we take it easy. Maybe running marathons is out, but mall walking is in. Or skiing…

8 years ago


The Top Health Issues in Older Horses

Just like with people, certain diseases and conditions affect horses at different ages. As your horse ages, training your eye…

8 years ago

Nutrition Tips for Senior Horses

As your horse ages, his nutritional needs will change. Providing your senior horse with the right nutrition is key in…

8 years ago

Gallery: 27 Wonderful Senior Horses

It's no secret that we love senior horses here on HorseChannel. Some of them are safe, reliable teachers for beginning…

9 years ago

The Scoop on Senior Horse Nutrition

As your horse nuzzles you over the fence, you reflect on how long you’ve had him in your life and…

9 years ago

Ask the Vet: Cushing’s Disease and Cracked Hooves

  In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet. Got a question for…

9 years ago

Tendon Injuries in Older Horses

As horses age, their tendons become stiffer and are less able to resist repetitive loading. New research into how tendons…

9 years ago

Forage for Senior Horses

Q: I know senior feeds contain a forage replacer for horses with difficulty chewing and digesting hay, but it doesn't…

9 years ago

Ask the Vet: Dressage Training for an Arthritic Horse

Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions in our Ask the Vet series. Q: I’ve been doing dressage with my…

9 years ago

Exercise for a Horse with Arthritis

  Q: What is the best way to exercise my 27-year-old mare with arthritis? I spend most of my time…

10 years ago