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Post by trillium on Apr 28, 2008 22:42:11 GMT -5
With more horse living to be older, there are studies relating to the mental aging of horses. Here is an article about "Equine Dementia" and how to deal with it. I found it interesting and thought those of us with oldsters could get some tips on how to help our horses as they age, not only physically, but mentally too. equisearch.com/advice/expert/equine%5Fdementia%5F042608/ |
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Post by jennywho on Apr 28, 2008 23:23:49 GMT -5
Great article. Thank you for sharing. I worry so much about my two old girls. I am going to try the Bach flowers for Fil. Any little change in her environment and she freaks.
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Post by Whitewolf821 on Apr 29, 2008 1:11:50 GMT -5
Are you sure it's not just Fil being a diva, Jenny?  |
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Post by jennywho on Apr 29, 2008 12:51:19 GMT -5
Crystal, you should have seen the temper tantrum she threw last night. It was one for the record books. You're right, it may not be dementia after all.
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Post by Whitewolf821 on Apr 30, 2008 0:20:13 GMT -5
Aw, Fil's a good girl, Jenny. I really enjoyed her. She's sure got a lot of spunk for an older gal! I love seeing that in older horses
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Post by lisam on May 4, 2008 10:39:59 GMT -5
Good article. My oldest girl (30) will sometimes stop eating and stare at nothing for several minutes before resuming. She's had a few episodes of getting cast in her stall, too, so I'm considering leaving her out in the paddock at night. She definitely likes routines, and gets confused when it's time for a change.
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