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Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents “Dental Care for the Senior Horse”

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Press

Credit Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

WHAT: Dr. Alexa Wright will discuss the anatomy, issues and care of horse teeth WHEN: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET WHERE: Via Zoom; registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/6217406294620/WN_gj5jYop8QKmq7YGUP8T3-g#/registration MEDIA: The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to RSVP to Len Johnson, Len.Johnson@Cornell.edu ITHACA, N.Y. – Dr. Alexa Wright will outline …

From My Saddle: Old Horses

December 16, 2023 by Karen Pickering

Senior horse April finding purpose teaching young riders. NWHS Photo.

Useful Lives Beyond Useful Years My love for older horses has grown as I’ve aged-out several horses in my life. As I too grow older, I find myself longing for the days when I could swing up on my horse from the ground or ride for hours without feeling it …

Editor’s Postcard: Will You Go the Distance with Your Senior Horse?

November 22, 2022 by Kim Roe

Give Your Horse a Happy Retirement “The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.” – Carson McCullers May we speak for a moment about responsibility? I don’t want to sound like your mother…well, maybe I do. Here’s the thing—I regularly get phone calls, messages, or emails …

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Tell Us About Your Senior Horse – Win $500!

September 9, 2022August 6, 2022 by Colorado Horse Source

Photo Credit: Terri Goon, Colorado Horse Rescue

The quirkier the better – Two $500 prize gift baskets from Farnam! Every senior horse has a quirk–be it funny, endearing, or downright annoying–and we want to hear about yours! In 300 words or fewer, tell us about your senior horse’s silly behavior, including where it came from, how it’s …