I have a 27 year old standardbred. He started to have trouble with
arthritis in his left hock last year. This year he is really off, however
he lets me know he wants to be used. Maybe only to the mail box or
to the lower field for fresh grass. His heart is willing, but his body
isn't able. It is good for their minds to be used. When I was
feeling proud of myself and my young paint for coming back from our first trail
ride, the standardbred came up to the fence and looked at me as if to say "Why
didn't you take me". I love the older horses. They are worth their
weight in gold. Let the horse tell you what they can do or can't do.
Belinda
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