Comments on: Riding and Training the Senior Horse

By: brenda

brenda — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:09:25 +0000

I found the article very informative, I have ridden and owned horses for most of my 69yrs and have recently become the proud owner of a 15yo stubborn English cob that has been in a riding school for the last 10yrs with learners. Consequently its back to square 1! its nice to know I seem to be doing the right things for him as I love him dearly even though going forward is a problem sometimes and then stopping him is another!!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 26 May 2016 10:37:00 +0000

My husband and I ride horses that are 18 and 20 years old with no problems. We mainly trail ride and mostly ride at a walk so they are not over stressed. Older horses are much calmer and easier to handle, especially for riders in their 60s.

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Tue, 27 May 2014 23:15:20 +0000

I think older horses should work and do as much as they can for as long as they can. A tired horse is a happy horse.

By: Krista Schneider

Krista Schneider — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:50:59 +0000

What do you think about teaching a trail/parade horse that is 24 to drive?

By: jennifer

jennifer — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:56:39 +0000

cool article! I agree with cathy hansen. i have an older horse, he still works, but he is slower. his name is zippo. i had to put my other horse to sleep. he was an older horse too, his name was fred. again, awesome article!

By: PKL

PKL — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:55:18 +0000

I take care of three senior horses, but not one of them know they are old(er).

By: Elissa

Elissa — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:08:21 +0000

I just leased a senior horse,,, We think he is in his mid-to late twenties, and he is perfect for me. I am a new rider, but love to ride 5-6 times a week.
I need to fatten him up, and give him lots of warm up and down time after we train, but he is a real sweetheart and my best teacher.

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:14:31 +0000

Good Artical 🙂

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:54:05 +0000

Great piece but I was sorry she did not mention Therapeutic Riding as a great way for an older horse to continue to have a useful life, be loved and get gentle exercise. Some therapeutic centers accept loans or gifts of older horses.