Ridecamp: Re: [RC] The Aging Equine Athlete!

> My wife is starting out on a 13 year old - does beginning an
endurance-style
> conditioning/noutrition regimen later in his life like this pose any
> longevity problems?  Would love to hear from the pros! (Tammy?  :o)  And I
> promise not to be snide, condescending, sarcastic, or mean-spirited in
this
> thread.  I'll grow up and get a life and be a good boy.  Cross my heart
and
> hope to spit.  :o)
> Scott


Donna Stewart's mare Shanienatez started her career as a distance horse at
age 18 after a successful career as a broodmare. She consistently places
first in her division on CTR's and often gets Grand or Reserve overall. If
you aren't familiar with CTR scoring, basically it is a best condition with
50+ horses in the running for it.

And I think starting them older makes for a saner horse. They've already
been there, done that except for the miles, so there aren't too many
surprizes.

Best of luck,
Maggie Pritchard
Under a Shooting Star Farm, where the average age is 12.7


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