Comments on: Jumping the Senior Horse

By: Marilou

Marilou — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:39:27 +0000

This is so true. Each horse is different and sometimes the age at which he started jumping, especially hard training may be a factor. We have 31, 33, and 20 year old horses and have found that B-L Pellets seem to help with their joints. Also I spoke with a woman who had an Arabian who competed in 3 day eventing until she was 28, then lived to be 40. Amazing!

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:07:35 +0000

This is so true. Both me and my barn buddy’s favorite horses to ride at the barn are 30+ year old geldings. They are both still pain free, healthy, and love to act like they are 2! We still jump on them and to be honest I think they love still being treated like all the rest of the horse, not the old guys that are there just to be looked at and petted.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:36:26 +0000

Good article. I best liked the last paragraph. Your horse knows better than you do what he can and can’t do.

By: Carly

Carly — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:27:35 +0000

This article makes me feel a ton better. My 15 year old gelding and I compete in big eq (3’6″) and I initially had a concern for his health. If jumping a 20 year old horse is fine, then I’m sure my horse is in the prime of his life. Thanks!

By: Buffy and friends

Buffy and friends — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:41:14 +0000

Most horses will let you know if they are still willing.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:30:33 +0000

I agree with the article. The only thing I would say is A) Most certainly a joint supplement and B) Bute only if and when needed.
I’ve a 19 year old QH that sill jumps and is on joint supplements, he barely rarely needs Bute.

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:10:21 +0000

This article was interesting & informative!

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:29:00 +0000

I 100% agree with this! But don’t use too much bute.