Horses: Buying, Riding and Caring for Horses

Featured Article Providing Care for the Older Horse Many horses remain active, in one way or another, into their twenties, and their contributions are vital. Older horses are usually calmer than younger horses, and their experience, education, and wisdom make them wonderful teachers and fantastic friends. Ask anyone who owns an older horse; they will probably tell you he's worth his weight in gold. Lifespan for a Horse The average lifespan of a horse tends to be about 24 years; but as with humans, a horse's age in years isn't always a good indicator of his true age. Some horses are still active at 30, while others show considerable signs of aging at 10 years. Genetics play a role in aging. Ponies, on the whole, live longer than horses, and certain breeds of horses like Arabians have a reputation for living long lives. Read on to learn more about older horse care.			Blogs
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