Older Horse

Comparing notes with your good horse buddies is fun. H&R’s Gallop Poll gives you a reassuring peek into the horse lives of many other horse owners and riders.

At what point should you scale back your senior horse’s activities—or retire him outright? Key advice that answers the question, ‘Is my horse too old?’

Older horses require special care and lots of love. Horse&Rider wants to find out how many senior equines you own. Let us know by participating in the Gallop Poll.

Advances in equine health care have extended the potential lifespan of senior horses. What you should expect as yours grows older?

Have you ever acquired a horse that was 15 years of age or older at the time you bought or adopted it? Please let us know by participating in H&R’s Gallop Poll.

A reader wonders how swayed backs happen and how they affect horses.