Cold, wet days can be tough for senior equines, with weight loss, stiffness and feeling the chill just the beginning of potential problems. Vet Emma Cassidy explains how to beat common concerns before they start and help a golden oldie thrive this season

I started to go grey in my mid-twenties and have my paternal grandparents to thank for that, both of whom went grey at a really young age. My grandad embraced it and developed the most stunning head o

From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve

How do we give our horses the retirement they deserve in old age, whether they’ve been a superstar or a happy hacker? Suzi Lewis-Barned finds out

The visible signs of ageing – wrinkles, greying hair, aching joints – are only the surface expression of something far more intricate happening inside our cells. Beneath the surface, every organ in ou

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