I have, for the second time, been reminded of the golden rule for keeping senior horses active: Keep them moving. The first time it happened

We all love old horses. The ones that carted us around in their (and our) younger days and pilot young riders around the farm, putting

Each year, some of the top endurance horses and riders in the country flock to California to try their hand at the Tevis Cup, a

I’ve always worked closely with my veterinarians and farriers to help keep my horses healthy and sound. After all, they know a heck of a

Those of you you’ve followed 20-year-old Dorado over the past few years know that he is not a fan of winter. Like, if he had

Growing up, one of my very favorite books was That’s Good! That’s Bad! written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by David Catrow. Amazon.com says the

You don’t have to say it. I know what you’re thinking: None of the Thoroughbreds competing in this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships are

I’ve lost count of how many articles I’ve written or edited about senior horses in which the sources or researchers stress to owners that, if

The past few months, since 19-year-old Dorado foundered in June, have been nothing short of crazy. From full days spent at the barn icing his

As you might remember, 19-year-old Dorado is recovering from an unexpected bout of laminitis. He’s improved so much in the past few weeksÑmore on this

There are few things I get more excited about than seeing older equine athletes either still competing at the top of their sport or taking

I’ve stall-rested several horses over the years for a variety of ailments, including a couple older horses. And since 19-year-old Dorado has been in such

Four weeks ago I was planning out the show season for 19-year-old Dorado and me. I was planning with my friends and trainer to go