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First of all, we have a few senior equines.  One 23 year old Standardbred 
who we've had for only 3 years.  He will go all day, (not at an endurance 
pace) carrying me, 180lbs.  He will go anywhere I point him, and his ground 
manners are great.  Whether I am able to ride him again or not, he has 
earned his place in our pasutre.  We also have a 27 year old Buckskin that 
my skinny husband loves to ride.  The old horse still has a sparkle in nis 
eye, hence the name Sparky.  I alos have a 20 year old mule who is one of 
the steadiest equines I ever had.  One thing about these 3 guys, no one told 
them they are old.  I could never part with any of them.  They are, I think, 
happy living in our smal herd of 15 on 20 acres.  I would not trust someone 
else to feed them like I do.  I woulod also worry about someone riding them 
too hard.  Many times children are much harder on horses than adults.  I 
believe our three old guys earned their retirement, if and when they need 
it.

Belinda 



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