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    Special Considerations for the Senior Performance Horse

    Mar 10, 2020 4 minutes

    Q How can I keep my senior sporthorse healthy? How should I organize a fitness program with the goal of keeping him fit and interested?

    A The first step in maintaining the health of a senior horse is recognizing when your horse has reached senior status. This can be tricky since the definition is not simply based on age. Rather, horse owners and veterinarians must watch for the physical signs of aging and declines in body system function.

    Manage His Diet

    One of the first facets of a horse’s care that needs to be adapted for his age is diet. Through a

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