Exercise and Body Conditioning for Senior Horses
Updated October 31, 2024
In this fifth and final video of the Senior Horse Strategies presentation by Dr. Lydia Gray, she explains the importance of exercise and riding for the senior horse before retirement. Dr. Gray advises on avoiding time off, longer warm ups and cool downs, saddle fit changes, and much more on controlled exercise for older horses.
Watch previous parts of Dr. Gray's presentation by clicking on these links:
- Part 1: at what age is a horse considered a senior?
- Part 2: how a horse's body changes with age
- Part 3: improving a senior horse's diet
- Part 4: preventative care for senior horses
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