How Old Is Too Old To Ride A Horse?

Every owner wants their horses to be able to live out their golden years comfortably and happily.  But, it’s hard to know when the “golden years” should start. More specifically, it’s hard to know when your horse is too old to ride. So the question is, how old is too old to ride a horse? 

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How Old Is Too Old To Ride A Horse

How Old Is Too Old To Ride A Horse: When To Retire

First and foremost, you must know your horse; what he likes, what he doesn’t like, what he is accustomed to, and what would be out of the ordinary for him. 

Helpful Practices

There are many things that can be done in order to preserve or maintain your senior horse in order to extend your riding years further into his life.

* Vet Checks

* Supplements/Feed

* Turnout

It can be very difficult to choose to stop riding your senior horse.  But, if you listen and pay close attention, your horse will tell you when it is time.  There is no magic number; it is all dependent on your horse’s physical and medical history, and how well they have been cared for and maintained. 

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