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10.2.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Conclusion

By Sue Palmer on February 10, 2022

Conclusion Whether he’s lived his life with you, or has had multiple owners before he came into your life, your older horse has done his duty, served his time. It’s only right that you continue to do your best by him as he ages. We cannot stop the ageing process, and it is inevitable that […]

5.2.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 10

By Sue Palmer on February 5, 2022

Chapter 10: Comfort In my opinion, the older horse has earned the right to a level of comfort. One of the difficulties, of course, is working out what ‘comfort’ means for your horse. Don’t assume that keeping him comfortable means having him wrapped up in plenty of rugs, or kept safe in the stable out […]

30.1.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 9

By Sue Palmer on January 30, 2022

Chapter 9: Farrier The older horse is likely to need some extra care and attention to his feet, but for different reasons to the younger horse. Hoof growth usually slows down as the horse ages, and so you might get away with less regular visits from the farrier. On the other side of the coin, […]

25.1.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 8

By Sue Palmer on January 25, 2022

Chapter 8: Feeding The older horse might need different management to the younger horse, particularly in terms of feeding. As always, each horse should be assessed and treated as an individual. An older horse who is overweight is clearly getting enough calories from his feed and may benefit more from a weight loss program than […]

20.1.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 7

By Sue Palmer on January 20, 2022

Chapter 7: Keep Those Legs Moving “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw Most older horses will not move further or faster than they need to. Gone are they days when you had to close your eyes every time you turned him out so […]

15.1.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 6

By Sue Palmer on January 15, 2022

Chapter 6: Time ‘The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.’ Madeleine L’Engle We’re in such a rush, so much of the time. One of my favourite songs is ‘Quarter To Forever’ by Tina Dico. For most of us, there’s a fine line between between spending […]

10.1.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 5

By Sue Palmer on January 10, 2022

Chapter 5: Health Checks ‘To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent – that is to triumph over old age.’ Thomas Bailey Aldrich The older horse is in as much need of a preventative health care program as the younger horse, although sometimes for different reasons. Regular maintenance checks and treatment should […]

5.1.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 4

By Sue Palmer on January 5, 2022

Chapter 4: Dental Care ‘Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.’ Miguel de Cervantes Nowadays, it’s relatively common for a horse to outlive his teeth. Or at least, to outlive the best of his teeth. Dental care for the older horse is as important as when they are younger, but […]

30.12.2021 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 3

By Sue Palmer on December 30, 2021

Chapter 3: Carrot Stretches “You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” Joseph Pilates The body functions based on instructions from the nervous system, which begins with the brain and spinal cord. Restrictions in the movement of the spine can affect the nervous system, potentially affecting the body in lots of different ways. […]

25.12.2021 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 2

By Sue Palmer on December 25, 2021

“I take a massage each week. This isn’t an indulgence, it’s an investment in your full creative expression/productivity/passion and sustained good health.” Robin S Sharma Chapter 2: Massage and grooming Massage and grooming is something that every owner can offer their horse, whatever the age or condition of the horse. Years ago, horses were strapped […]

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