The Senior Horse

Keeping a horse comfortable into their senior years requires an attentive caretaker backed by a knowledgeable team.

Caring for the Equine Elder

It’s not uncommon for horses to live into their late 20s or even into their 30s, allowing us to spend plenty of quality time with our elder equine friends. Proper management is key to ensuring that the older horse is happy and comfortable throughout his golden years.

A Nutrition Plan For Your Senior Horse

Each horse is an individual and will have their own specific nutritional needs. With that in mind, there are several categories into which seniors can be divided based on their nutritional needs.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushing’s Disease

Equine Metabolic Syndrome is often seen in older horses, and it's estimated that about 20 percent of horses over the age of 15 will develop Equine Cushing's Disease. Read about the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

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Your Horse’s Dental Checkup

An annual dental exam is an important part of equine preventative health care. Learn about some of the problems this checkup can help prevent, or identify and treat.

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Osteoarthritis - Keeping Our Aging Horses Sound

One of the most common conditions affecting soundness and performance lifespan of horses is osteoarthritis, with some reports suggesting 60 percent of lameness issues in horses is attributable to it.

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Senior Horses Aging Gracefully

Older horses often age gracefully and may do well with little more than a pasture mate and routine veterinary care and hoof trimming. But as your horse moves into its 20s and hopefully 30s, it is wise to be on the lookout for areas where additional support will be needed.  

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Sparky the Wonder (Senior) Horse

Forty-year-old Sparky is a sound, vital, cheeky, engaged fellow and the leader of the pack. How is this possible?

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