Memory of Training and the Senior Horse
Do older horses remember what they have been trained? by Gail M. Staines, Ph.D. Founder, The Senior Horse So, I continue on my journey...
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Jun 13, 20213 min read
Baby Boomer’s Ride Again!
Senior horses are often a better fit for older riders. Gail M. Staines, Ph.D. Founder, The Senior Horse Recent statistics indicate that...
Jun 7, 20213 min read
Senior Horse Hospice Care
What you can do to make your horse comfortable. By Gail M. Staines, Ph.D. Founder, The Senior Horse Many horses will pass away naturally....
Jun 1, 20213 min read
Honoring Your Horse: (Part 3 of a 3-part series on equine end-of-life planning.)
Ways to remember your special equine. June 1, 2021 By Gail M. Staines, Ph.D. Founder, The Senior Horse In part 1 of this 3-part series on...
May 25, 20213 min read
Plan Ahead BEFORE You Need to Say Good-Bye to Your Senior Equine (Part 1 of 3)
An Equine End-of-Life Plan Makes a Difficult Decision a Bit Easier (Part 1 of a 3-part series on equine end-of-life planning.) by Gail M....
May 19, 20213 min read
Senior Horse, Senior Rider: First Indoor Schooling Dressage Show Experience
We stayed in the ring! Event: First ever indoor dressage schooling show at very nice facility. Rider: This side of 60-year old rider,...
Apr 19, 20213 min read
Exercising Your Senior Horse
Great for Them and for You! By Gail M Staines, Ph.D. Founder, The Senior Horse April 19, 2021 Horses, like humans, slow down as they age....
Apr 11, 20213 min read
Look at the Hoof First for Signs of Laminitis
by Gail M. Staines, Ph.D. Founder, The Senior Horse April 12, 2021 What is laminitis? Laminitis (sometimes referred to as founder) was...
Mar 26, 20212 min read
Senior Horses Are Making Their Mark!
Smashing the myth that older equines are no longer athletes. by Gail M. Staines, Ph.D. Founder, The Senior Horse April 12, 2021 It is...
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