Recent
research into the health and management of your older horses clearly shows that
the longer you can keep your horse in work and active in his daily life, the
healthier he will be in the long term.
Regular
exercise
If your horse has been ridden every day for the last 15 years, don’t stop now just because he has earned the ‘veteran’ title. You may however need to reduce the level at which he works to save his legs from too much wear and tear (maybe the local hunter trial is a better option than Badminton from now on!)
If your horse has been ridden every day for the last 15 years, don’t stop now just because he has earned the ‘veteran’ title. You may however need to reduce the level at which he works to save his legs from too much wear and tear (maybe the local hunter trial is a better option than Badminton from now on!)
Correct
feeding
As our horses get older, many of them carry on as they have always done, however some need a little more TLC. Older horses sometimes struggle to digest their food properly so many need more, or a different type – it is always best to discuss you’re horse’s individual requirements with your vet before reaching for the nearest ‘veteran horse’ mix.
As our horses get older, many of them carry on as they have always done, however some need a little more TLC. Older horses sometimes struggle to digest their food properly so many need more, or a different type – it is always best to discuss you’re horse’s individual requirements with your vet before reaching for the nearest ‘veteran horse’ mix.
Regular vet
check-ups
Older horses are more likely to be affected by coughs and colds and day to day aches and pains. Routine vaccinations and check-ups are vitally important to keep them well.
Older horses are more likely to be affected by coughs and colds and day to day aches and pains. Routine vaccinations and check-ups are vitally important to keep them well.
Age-related
aches and pains
As our old favorites head into retirement, they may need a little extra help to keep them moving freely and out of pain. For some a supplement may be enough, but other will need a bit more like acupuncture or some medication.
As our old favorites head into retirement, they may need a little extra help to keep them moving freely and out of pain. For some a supplement may be enough, but other will need a bit more like acupuncture or some medication.
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