Senior/veteran horses are living longer than ever, but with that comes a complex mix of health, management and welfare challenges that are often misunderstood or missed altogether.
Our experienced equine vet, Dr Kieran O’Brien, draws on decades of clinical experience to explain what really happens as horses age, and how the right management can dramatically improve both lifespan and quality of life.
From subtle early warning signs to the difficult decisions at the end of life, this session is packed with real-world insights that every horse owner should understand, especially as around one in four horses in the UK is now considered “senior”.
What you’ll learn
- When quality of life becomes the most important factor, and how to make that difficult decision
- How to recognise when a horse is truly “senior” – and why age isn’t the full story
- The most common health issues in older horses, and why many go unnoticed
- The early signs of arthritis, dental disease and Cushing’s that owners often miss
- Why “just stiff” might actually mean your horse is in pain
- How ageing affects immunity, fitness, digestion and overall resilience
- Practical ways to manage weight, feeding and turnout for older horses
- What dental changes mean for feeding, especially through the winter months
- How to spot subtle behavioural and physical changes before they become serious
- The truth about supplements, treatments and what actually works
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