Friday, May 9, 2008
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Senior Horse Care

  Retired Horses Find Greener Pastures
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines provides a caring home for retired horses and peace of mind for their owners. By Fran Odyniec for EquiSearch. full story >

  EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Equine Dementia
In this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet, Dr. Joyce Harman explains how to provide hospice care for senior horses who display signs of dementia or confusion.

5 Ways to Help Your Horse Live Longer
Follow these five simple rules to increase your horse's chance of living to a ripe old age. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.

Dealing with Grief when a Horse Dies
Horse & Rider magazine's editors share resources and links helpful in dealing with grief in the wake of a horse's death.

Donate Your Horse
If your horse can no longer perform at your competitive level but he's still got a lot to give, the right donation program could be a great destination for him--and a wise choice for you. By Kip Goldreyer for Practical Horseman magazine.

CEO Gets in the Business of Horse Retirement
After leading one of the fastest growing companies in Nashville, Melissa Webb and her husband decided to incorporate those winning business skills into a top-notch horse retirement community. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.

Your Senior Horse and Heaves
If you've got an aging horse, he may be at risk for heaves. Make note of the signs and symptoms of heaves so that you can contact your vet for diagnosis and treatment. By Karen E. N. Hayes, DVM, MS.

Senior Horse Care Tips
Is your horse entering his senior years (15 years and older)? We'll look at tips for riding and caring for aged horses.

Limber Your Senior Horse by Stretching
A series of on-the-ground stretches for legs and neck will do wonders for the senior horse. By Sandy Oliynyk for Practical Horseman magazine.

Dr. Karen Hayes on Senior Horse Care
Equisearch chatters gained much new insight about their senior horses in this live chat with Dr. Karen Hayes, co-author of "Hands-On Senior Horse Care."


 
 
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