Senior Horse Care
Second Careers for Senior Horses
Your horse is a superstar, and you've got a wall of ribbons and hundreds of trail miles in the log…
Preventing arthritis in senior horses
Senior horses can continue to have happy, healthy careers with proper joint care and treatment. Photo: Leslie Potter "Oh, the…
Watch for Eye Problems in Senior Horses
Most people assume vision problems are a given when it comes to aging. Rare is the older person who gets…
Treatment Options for Joint Inflammation
Ever hear of curcumin? It’s the active ingredient in the spice, turmeric, which has been used for centuries in Indian…
Cushing’s syndrome (PPID)
Cushing’s syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism) What it is: Cushing's, now called Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), is a disease caused by a…
Question of the Week: Conditioning an Older Horse
Q: I recently began leasing a 20-year-old mare. She’s a sweetheart, but she hasn’t been in regular work for about…
Question of the Week: Exercise without Riding
Q: I own three geldings and one mare. My geldings are all sound and can be ridden, but my mare,…
Question of the Week: Making the euthanasia call
Q: My mare is now 30 years old, and I'm starting to worry about her health, especially going into winter.…
When Is It Time to Retire Your Horse?
The time to retire a senior horse can become a combination of finances and the horse’s welfare. There are monetary…
Five Tips for Buying an Older Horse
Are you horse shopping? Then take a moment to consider the benefits of an older horse. Providing it’s trained, serviceably…