Owning a horse brings great joy and a developing relationship. As the years go by this relationship deepens and your horse really counts on you for his future. Horses’ lives age much faster. One year of a horse is equal to three years of a human life. We can liken a 20 year old horse with a 60 year old person.

It is for this reason that it is important to keep a watchful eye on your horse as he ages.
Humans notice a temperature change as we age and so do our horses. Be sensitive to the conditions that your horse is in at this stage of their lives. They aren’t able to do as well with extreme temperature changes. It’s always a good idea to keep a blanket handy in the colder days especially if you live in a higher elevation or where there are cold seasons. In the same way be sure to provide at least one or two shady spots where your horse can escape from the direct sun.

It is good for your horse to stay active unless there is a medical reason. Although he might not be working, exercise is essential to keep limber, make use of their lungs and other body parts as well as having the joy of seeing life outside the stable walls. Turning him out will also keep the weight gain low and his spirits high.

As your horse ages, his body will go through various changes. This includes his stomach and digestive system. It is essential to feed your horse in accord with these changes. There are some great supplements in the market that make up for deficiencies in nutrient absorption of senior horses. A favorite is TAHITIAN NONI® Equine Essentials^TM. One of the things that it does is promotes proper feed digestion and nutrient absorption. Another great feature is it supports the equine immune system with superior antioxidant activity.

Have you ever noticed that many senior horses stress easier? My favorite feature of TAHITIAN NONI® Equine Essentials^TM is that it contains adaptogens to help relieve stress. They are much calmer and relaxed. TAHITIAN NONI® Equine Essentials Flex^TM was formulated with horses who suffer from joint problems. It supports joint function but also includes MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as well as the Omega 3 and 6 oils found in the TAHITIAN NONI® Equine Essentials^TM. It has given many a horse a new lease on life.
Horses can have happy and healthy lives into their 30’s and 40’s if given the proper care, love and support.

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