Senior horses can continue to have happy, healthy careers with proper joint care and treatment. Photo: Leslie Potter "Oh, the…
Most people assume vision problems are a given when it comes to aging. Rare is the older person who gets…
Ever hear of curcumin? It’s the active ingredient in the spice, turmeric, which has been used for centuries in Indian…
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Q: I recently began leasing a 20-year-old mare. She’s a sweetheart, but she hasn’t been in regular work for about…
Q: I own three geldings and one mare. My geldings are all sound and can be ridden, but my mare,…
Q: My mare is now 30 years old, and I'm starting to worry about her health, especially going into winter.…
The time to retire a senior horse can become a combination of finances and the horse’s welfare. There are monetary…
Are you horse shopping? Then take a moment to consider the benefits of an older horse. Providing it’s trained, serviceably…
Older horses still have a lot to offer a rider, but often they’re discounted as being past their prime. It’s…