Today, horses and ponies are living longer than ever before, partly owing to advances in veterinary medicine, but also owing to the willingness of owners to keep elderly equines for pleasure riding.
Literature on the care and training of horses is available in abundance, but the special needs of the older horse have not been addressed in depth, an issue this book aims to redress by providing the owner with a wealth of practical advice and information.
All aspects of care and management are covered, including feeding, care at grass and in the stable, seasonal care, vaccinations and worming programmes, dental care, insurance, shoeing, exercise and work, saddle fitting and retirement options. There is a veterinary section dealing with problems encountered by older horses, and an illuminating and practical section on euthanasia.
This invaluable book will assist all owners to understand the special requirements of older horses in order to prolong their active lives and care for them in retirement.
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