Practical help for horses as they age
Horses are prey animals, so they hide the changes that matter most. We help you tell normal aging from a problem worth a vet or farrier visit, and find the products that genuinely help an older horse stay comfortable.
Decision support, not veterinary advice.
New: The Senior Horse Care Kit
12 printable worksheets: Henneke condition score tracker, weight tape log, senior feeding plan, dental & hoof schedule, PPID watch sheet, and more
The quiet changes that matter most
These are the signs that bring most owners of older horses to our site. Each one has a dedicated guide explaining what is normal, what is worth a vet or farrier visit, and what actually helps day to day.
A Long, Curly Coat That Won't Shed
A coat that stays long and wavy into summer is a classic early sign of PPID (Cushing's) in older horses.
Footsore After Spring Grass
Tender, pottery walking or a sore-footed stance can signal laminitis tied to EMS and insulin dysregulation.
Stiff and Slow to Warm Up
Arthritis hides behind a quiet horse. Reluctance on turns or a stiff first few minutes is a real red flag.
Dropping Balled-Up Hay (Quidding)
Wads of half-chewed hay on the floor point to worn or missing teeth, a dental problem worth a float.
What this site is
- Product picks based on research, specs, and verified owner reviews
- Cost estimates so you can plan ahead
- Plain-language guides to common senior horse conditions
- Calm, practical, vet-first and farrier-first guidance
What this site is not
- A replacement for your equine vet or farrier
- A diagnostic tool
- Fear-based or alarmist content
- A source of medical claims or treatment plans
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The conditions that affect most horses past 15, explained calmly.
PPID (Cushing's) in Senior Horses
Spotting the early signs, the role of pergolide, and how to manage coat, weight, and laminitis risk.
EMS, Insulin Dysregulation & Laminitis
Why metabolic horses founder on grass, low-NSC feeding, and protecting the older laminitic foot.
Feeding the Senior Hard Keeper
Soaked senior feeds, ration balancers, and calorie strategies for the old horse losing topline.
The Senior Horse Care Kit
12 printable worksheets to track body condition, weight, feeding, teeth and hooves, PPID signs, vaccines and deworming, and your budget, so the quiet changes in your older horse never slip past you. Researched care information, not veterinary advice.
Body Condition Score
Weight Tape Log
Senior Feeding Plan
Dental & Hoof Schedule
PPID & Metabolic Watch
Winter & Summer Checklist
Browse by topic
Starter Setups
Health
Nutrition
Hoof Care
Dental
Mobility & Arthritis
Comfort & Blankets
Daily Management
Seasonal Care
Product Reviews
Comparisons
Buyer Guides
Breed Guides
Planning & Costs
End of Life
Reference Charts
Glossary
Helpful Products for Senior Horses on Amazon
- Senior & Low-NSC Feeds: Easy-to-chew, low-sugar formulas for older and metabolic horses
- Equine Joint Supplements: Glucosamine, MSM, and HA support for stiff senior joints
- Biotin Hoof Supplements: Support stronger growth for thin-soled and laminitic feet
- Turnout Blankets: Help an older horse hold condition through cold, wet weather
- Slow-Feed Hay Nets: Steady forage intake that is gentler on worn teeth and digestion
How much does senior horse care cost?
Use our free calculator for a realistic monthly estimate based on your horse's feed, health, and care needs. Curious how old your horse is in human years? Try the horse age calculator too.
