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Need To Know Facts About Senior Horse Care

Senior horse care can take a big commitment on your part. How-ever, just because a horse is a little over the hill, doesn’t mean he is ready to become a pasture ornament.

Horses are living much longer these days, because of the advances in horse health care and quality horse feeds. With proper care, you can extend your horse’s productive life.

A senior horse is typically considered as one that is 20 years old or older. One year of a horses life is equivalent to three years of a hu-mans life. This means that a 20 year old horse is equal to a 60 year old human. At this stage of their lives, things simply start to wear out. This is where senior horse care is very important.

Some of the things that should be paid close attention to are their teeth, eyes, joint, liver and kidneys. Equine arthritis, colic and weight loss are other common problems in older horses.

Use these care tips to keep your senior horse in good condition.

Equine Dental Care

Senior horses should have a dental checkup at least once a year. Teeth may fall out or become uneven and sharp. This may lead to dramatic weight loss, because they are unable to chew their food properly. Some horses will even require their feed to be soaked with water, to make chewing easier. These signs will tell you if your horse's teeth need to be floated:

• If they drop a lot of food while eating.

• If he has a very bad mouth odor.

• If he tosses or shakes his head when wearing a bridle.

• If there is a lot of hay or grain in the water bucket.

A vet exam will let you know definitely what type of horse care he needs. Good teeth are a must for the well-being of your senior horse.

Equine Nutrition

As a horse ages, so does his digestive system. They are not able to absorb the nutrients as well as when they were young. Fortunately, today there are a number of good horse feeds designed specifically for older horse care.

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If your vet says it’s ok, there is no reason why your horse shouldn’t be useful. He may not be able to run races anymore, but light exer-cise would help him to stay active.

Keeping an older horse in a stall is not recommended. Ideally, con-stant turnout would be best. This will help ward off such things as arthritis, obesity and respiratory disease. There are many things to consider when dealing with senior horse care.

Feel For Potential Problems

Sometimes your eyes can deceive you, especially in winter months. With a thick winter coat, your horse may look fine, but problems can be hidden.

Rub your hands over your horse on a daily basis. Check for lumps, swelling, wounds, skin problems and hoof problems. You should also be able to feel if he is loosing weight. Always remember, in car-ing for senior horses, they don’t bounce back as quick as they used to, so spot potential problems early.

Regular Vet & Farrier Visits

Your senior horse will still need regular farrier visits. If his feet are allowed to grow long, it may cause tripping, stumbling or even foun-der. Your farrier can also spot any potential problems before they arise.

Older horses should also have regular Vet exams. Your vet can check for things that you cant. Blood-work will show up any horse diseases, such as, Cushings disease, liver or kidney problems and anemia.

Adequate Shelter and Protection

Senior horses may not be able to handle weather extremes the way they once could. They need shelter from the hot sun as well as ex-treme cold. It may be a good idea to blanket him in colder climates. But please remember to take the blanket off when it warms up dur-ing the day. I hate driving down the road and seeing horses standing out in the field with blankets on and it be 75 degrees.

Protecting them from biting flies and horseflies is also very impor-tant. Flies seem to migrate more toward older horses. Perhaps it’s because their blood is thinner and their skin is also thinner, making it easier for them to suck their blood.

In addition to protecting them from flies and weather, they should also be protected from other horses. Younger horses will sometimes push older horses away from their food or even attack them.

Lots of Love

This horse has been a constant companion and has given you the

best years of his life. He deserves to be spoiled a little in his elder

years. Give him the

best senior horse care

that you possibly can.

He will reward you

with his loyalty and

companionship for

years to come. An

occasional treat

wouldn’t hurt either.

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