The aging process takes its toll on all working horses, but the rate of attrition can vary significantly. In this, horses are similar to humans. We all have met the person who is barely past middle age and because of mental, emotional, or physical impairment or stress is ready for retirement.

 

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ANNE M. EBERHARDT

Mr. Prospector, one of the perennial leading Thoroughbred sires, is shown here this summer at age 28. He has been breeding a full book of mares each year

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