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Re: [RC] what to do with the old horse - Chris Paus

The first thing I'd like to say to our guest with the
old horse is DON'T WRITE A WHOLE MESSAGE IN ALL CAPS.

It's hard to read and it's considered shouting!

And second, I agree with the others. 24 isn't that
old, unless he has some kind of infirmities that make
it difficult for him. I have a stallion who is turning
22 this spring and he's goign strong. My main
endurance horse is 18 going on 3, I think. One of my
broodmares is 18.

Older horses have a lot of wisdom that they can share
with us and the rest of the herd.

The other thing I've learned in life is that older
horses don't always do well with change. If they have
lived most of their lives in one place and get sold to
another place, it's often very difficult for them
emotionally and they shut down, and then go downhill
physically.

If there's an economic reason you can't keep this
horse, then find a rescue situation for him. There are
places that specialize in older horses. or find a home
for him where his wisdom and generous nature will be
appreciated.

chris


--- Rae Callaway <tallcarabians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


MessageMy Old Man, Jerobim, was 37 when he finally
decided it was time (he stopped eating).  We didn't
even retire him from riding until he was 33.  I just
can't conceive of dumping a horse just because he's
getting older.

Rae
Tall C Arabians - SE Texas

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Diana M. Maloney 
    To: SandyDSA@xxxxxxx ; LTYearwood@xxxxxxx ;
ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:49 PM
    Subject: RE: [RC] what to do with the old horse 



    Glad to see that I'm not the only one that had
this reaction. My guy is almost 21. He has a home
for life. I'd never dream of sending him off either.
It's bad enough that he'll go MUCH sooner than I'd
like!
      -----Original Message-----
      From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of SandyDSA@xxxxxxx
      Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:30 PM
      To: LTYearwood@xxxxxxx; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
      Subject: Re: [RC] what to do with the old
horse 


      My first Arabian turned 30 just now:). We have
been together for 25 years. I wouldn't DREAM of
expressing how i feel about her by sending her off
ANYWHERE thinking she would like it better. She is
my pride and joy. She gets what she neesd and wants
until the day she dies - which is likely not too
many weeks and months away.
      s



=====
"A good horse makes short miles," George Eliot

Chris and Star

BayRab Acres
http://pages.prodigy.net/paus

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Re: [RC] what to do with the old horse, Rae Callaway