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    [RC] older horses on the endurance trail - Beth Gunn


    I read Lonnie and Sylvia's post with particular interest.  How does age affect our endurance horses?  I have seen some campaigners, regularly competed and finish in high places, go on into their 20's.  I think this is Fabulous!!!
    How about horses that have been maintained in moderate condition, trained up several times a year to do 50's and some years no competitions at all?  I ask for DeeDee and myself:))  She is 16 and we have competed lightly, say 10 times over the past 9 years.  Building career and marriage, you know. 
    I am gearing up my business and horse trailer issue (arg!) to compete more regularly in 50's and to try 100's next season.  Questions come to mind as to muscle strains, JOINTS,  supplements and change in diet to accomodate digestion and vitamin/enzyme production not being what is was.  I know she needs to see an equine dentist now (floating teeth is not enough) and I want advise as to boosting her immune system for the stress. 
    Any one read the books on the aging athletes?  Any good?  Homeopathic, too?
    Thanks for all you input.  I have 2 youngsters waiting in the wings, but I am so comfortable with my "Redhead" and want to learn as much as I can with her before launching Windy.
    Great Riding
    Beth Gunn
    SC