Senior Horse Care
Eye Problems in Senior Horses
Total blindness is rarely seen in horses but age-related immune changes may increase your senior horse's susceptibility to eye problems. | MORE
Should You Retire Your Horse?
Is your horse telling you it's time to retire? This excerpt from the book Hands-On Senior Horse Care gives you some signs to look for. | MORE
Managing the Changing Needs of Older Horses
Time takes its toll in predictable ways, providing guidelines for managing the changing needs of older horses. | MORE
Peat Moss: Bedding for Senior Horses
What makes peat moss such a good bedding for senior horses? Lots of things! Here are the high points, and the how-to's from Hands-On Senior Horse Care. | MORE
Euthanasia – Putting Your Horse to Sleep
What every horse owner needs to know about euthanasia, excerpted from Hands-On Senior Horse Care, The Complete Book of Senior Equine Management & First Aid. | MORE
Man-made Horse Back Problems
Horse back pain and problems can be man-made. Cold water, poor grooming and improper hoof angles are just some of the things that might be making your senior horse ouchy. Excerpted from Hands-On Senior Horse Care. | MORE
The Wonder Years
Retirement Setup Choices for Horses
When you can't care for your retired horse yourself, investigate your options with all the rigor you'd use to select a boarding stable for your most valuable stock. | MORE
Reducing Laminitis Risks for Senior Horses
Dr. Matthew Mackay-Smith responds to an EQUUS reader's query about minimizing the risk of laminitis for her retired Arabian gelding. | MORE
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