TAKING CARE OF AN OLDER HORSE

Here are a few tips on how to take care of an aging horse. 〽〽
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[@melissajacobs8409]

Older horses, don’t write them off, just stay on top of all that is encompassed w care. I have a 29 and a 30 year old, both move out great, ride about 4-5 days a week easy walking around the property ❤️ Thanks for shining the light on sr horses

[@robynmorris7945]

You just jumped up a thousand points in my book!!!!! Taking care of us oldsters😘

[@freedomranch1246]

I just saw this video of Matt’s yesterday. Actually made me join in on a membership of his. Upmost respect for a trainer who doesn’t give up and just throw them out without trying everything first!

[@EquestrianAri]

Wow! If I had to guess how old Yankee is I would probably guess he was like 16 or 15 he's looking really good!

[@neemtreebark]

He loves his horses, and I'm amazed at that horse's great health, too. That's the mark of a true champion!

[@EquestrianAri]

@@neemtreebark yes it is!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Something in the hay? 🤣🤣

[@EquestrianAri]

@@mattmillsreining1 haha

[@mariannlarosa5897]

My gelding is 18 and he's in really good shape. My friend has a 30 year old OTTB and he looks incredible. She still rides him and he works part time for her therapeutic riding program.

[@user-bi5if1ip6t]

Yankee’s one awesome reigning show horse, he’s is well maintained and a great looking 22 year old. Thanks Matt.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Thanks a lot! He’s already got a pasture in heaven with his name on it

[@chewar7537]

He is a beauty, and you take great care of him!

[@Aliee-LRSporthorses]

Great video and so true … Some of the best schoolmasters are the older ones!

[@beckyhilst4893]

I love older horses! What a sweet boy!

[@vickimelendez5956]

Thank you Matt. I have a 28 reiner. He still thinks he's 5yrs old at times. He is my first reiner and I do everything I can to keep him comfortable and healthy. He's my best freind.❤

[@gnarlyspur2130]

Wooohoo go Matt!!!! Thank you for putting it out there that senior horses still have a lot of life to live. And that is one blessed kid to get to show on one of MATT MILLS horses!!!!!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Hey Adriel! How about Noble? How old is he again??

[@gnarlyspur2130]

@@mattmillsreining1 Hey Matt, he is 19, he will be 20 in September!!!!🤙🏽

[@kloepf573]

Thank you Matt!!! So heartwarming to see you spotlight an older horse and remind everyone how much enjoyment we can still get out of them with good, thoughtful care. After all of the hard work and memories they give us over the years they sure deserve to stay healthy and have purpose in their golden years! daily Previcox works like a charm for my old guy too - great tip 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marylamb56]

Thank you for your advice on how to care for older horses! That sprain up heart felt emotions for me! I have owned my Morab for 22 years. Used to compete in Western pleasure; Showmanship and English. He is 26 years old and I’m still riding him 2 or three days a week. And no health issues so far. Have him on MSM joint support.But I have learned from you that I should cut his food back just a little. Thanx for your great advice,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@amandamorgan5342]

My reining mare turned 22 this year and she is now running barrels. And loves it. She has been completely sound no issues.

[@lisamcguire4301]

What grat tips I love how the horse always comes first .

[@tracyhoudashelt3693]

I've admired you since I found your channel. After this video, I have a greater level of respect for you in how you take care of Yankee and passing on this thinking. Thank you for showing older animals are not disposable at first sign of problems.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Yankees been a great teacher to many for years!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again MATT Heartfelt thx for doing this vid!! So many people give up on then and send them to slaughter! If they're not totally heartless they put them out and do nothing with them! Breaks one's heart to see that kind of neglect waiting for them to die that way. Some won't take the time money or have the patience to do what's right or honor what their horse did for them. Sadly in some cases that includes areas of horseracing dressage barrels reiners too. By making this vid hopefully you might save a few or give pause to do the right thing or at least surrender them for another chance at life. I hope and pray that someday when they are old that someone doesn't throw them away or badly abuse them. It's said what goes around comes around. Just desserts are tough... Thx again MATT.

[@mattmillsreining1]

We have an obligation…

[@christyburch6149]

I have a 14 YO retired Gunner gelding that is enjoying being an awesome trail horse. He's maintained on Platinum Performance CJ & Equine Senior, but could be a bit trimmer. We ride easy trails here in Colorado, and he loves it. Hope to enjoy Gunny for many more years!

[@josianefazlija8016]

Mine is 24 ! And we ride 4 times a week for a little promenade With walk, trot and canter!!

[@ThePinkwelderwife]

Good older horses are worth their weight in gold. I have a 21 yr old mare that is rock steady for younger riders. She gave me all she had in the show pen and earned a ton of points. If she had not gone 90% blind she would still kick butt in the show pen. Now she packs the grand around and will do great in lead line.

[@monicap1717]

Thanks for looking out!! Seniors Rock!!

[@ashleyp1911]

This is so true, my horse Dude is 27, I’ve had him for 21 years and older horses need love. Horses that love working and their jobs need to stay busy and still have a purpose, I’ve kept Dude under mild showing since he was about 20, he’s gotta be on a break he also just went through acute laminitis in February this year be has been sound since April but he’s been on rest until i can get that pedal bone correct to where i feel he is safe to ride, its honestly the only major health issue he has had in all these years and i have been so blessed but he is not happy about being stalled and not ridden he absolutely needs his job, I can’t wait to start riding again and this video is a good reminder of that, thank u!

[@mattmillsreining1]

My beat wishes to Duke !

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Could you do some light trick training to exercise his brain.

[@nicoleross4160]

Thanks for covering this topic! Made me feel better about the future of my 15 yo :)

[@mattmillsreining1]

You’re welcome!!

[@jasmines4493]

Thank you so much for showing this and for all your great points! So many people assume that a horse who is older and might have issues come up should be written off but they can be so resilient if you try changing some things around like you mention. You are already a great trainer and now I know you’re a great person too ❤️🇨🇦

[@dakotareiner]

My stud is 22 this year. I plan to show him again this year.

[@caseyscattle]

Well said, love that you just let him continue what he knows and figure out exactly what he prefers, Yankee looks like such a sweet man!

[@roosalwaysthesun8759]

Very sweet of you Matt, dat you still have him, he looks very good. Loved it. Roos 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏻💪🏻🤗🥕

[@mattmillsreining1]

He’s pretty special to us

[@dianepeoples3902]

It’s great to see you teaching not to give up on the old horses!great video as usual! God bless❤️

[@rilynnmcclure4546]

I got a Reiner and turned it into my barrel horse but I watch you so that I can do both reining and barrels we’re definitely not perfect but we try are hardest... you saved my life lol

[@mattmillsreining1]

Barrel Reiner needs to become a thing

[@rodneywroten2994]

Well done and Well said Mr. Mills

[@lamp091]

I've been on the fence on getting a 23 yr old mare. This helped alot. Thanks for the input!

[@pixiesplantation]

Love this!

[@mattmillsreining1]

He deserves to be spoiled!

[@pninnabokov3734]

Older horse ridden 4-5 times a week. Sound and healthy. No medication needed. ♥ He's a great little soldier and he's not ready to retire.

[@TheVodec]

Old horses are great. Use them to teach new people and kids how to ride and proper care that goes into a horse. Dont have to worry about them doing squirrely things while the rider is learning. Make good friends for your herd bound ponies.

[@mattmillsreining1]

You nailed it

[@sarahs8256]

This is just like my Reiner! He just turned 21 and he’s carried me in the show pen for many years. Now he’s retired, and I may not be able to do as much with him as I used to, but his routine is almost exactly the same as this video! Great video Matt!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Sounds like your horse has a great owner!

[@terriesavage4897]

I had a retired eventing mare than I didn't even get until she was 19. She had navicular and arthritis , but I keep her on equioxx and she was able to to be ridden 5 more years before complete retirement. She was the best, most fun horse ever owned!

[@will24calc6]

Gaby is the best 😍

[@naunettemartin7450]

He is beautiful horse

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

My 25 year old has some arthritis now and we have just put her on Equioxx this week. I'm hopeful to start riding her around soon just to keep her moving. When I ride her now I literally stop pretty frequently and say thank you and I love you. Thankfully I've grown up with people who knew the importance of turnout even for performance horses so she loves her field time and will even come find me in a 14 acre field. Even in the pitch black.

[@mattmillsreining1]

These horses are saints!

[@jmac6400]

This is just what I needed to see! Thanks Matt! I have a 19 year young😉 reiner turned All Around. He's been there done it, but still loves the riding and showing. We call him our 19 year old toddler. Lol Took us a solid year to figure out his issues n solutions but he's on previcox and rides like a 3 year old. Love him to bits and hopfully get a show in this year! Thanks again for giving us Sr's a reason to smile!

[@themaddiemads]

I have learned SO much from older horses who may be retired from shows, but they still have so much to teach, especially if you're newer in the sport.

[@brooksequine7621]

We need our older schoolmates to show our students the ropes . Yes . It takes some extra care , daily maintenance & figuring out what they need to remain sound but personally , I'm not a fan of kicking a showhorse out to the pasture . They normally do hate it & I don't blame them ! I'm going to get in trouble for saying this but I'm not a fan of trail riders & how they ride their horses . What these people do out here with their horses is not conducive to keep one happy, sound & kept like a showhorse is used to . ( There . I said it . ) Thanks Matt for another lovely , sound video !

[@jeanfish7]

My brother's horse was over 20yrs old before he succumbed. He was a former Ranch horse he was an awesome companion for my brother. Boy, he could still move! He'd see a cow, just hold onto the horn and enjoy the ride!

[@lmckelvey67]

My retired Reiner is 19 and this video hit close to home ❤️ I have been giving him equioxx, adequan, smartpak senior and smartpak vitamins minerals. He rides like a horse half his age, it was great to hear you say you are using the same with your seniors. He’s ridden once or twice a week and is turned out 24/ 7 except in Summer Florida months he’s in during the day. We are starting to do western dressage as reiners love a pattern 😉 Thanks for remembering our retired Reiners! I am a member of your online and really enjoy it and have learned a lot!

[@shannonmugavin]

Great advise. Thank you.

[@mariannlarosa5897]

I got my gelding from the local auction. He's an 18 year old former roping horse. He was a little off and had some soundness issues. He's doing much better now. He's on a strict 6 week trim schedule, equioxx daily, and cosequine asu for joint support mixed with some senior feed.

[@Danacarte]

Love this. I have a middle aged mare with horrible arthritis in her knees, one worse than the other. Not rideable. But I maintain her with a joint supplement and one bute tab a day. Also have a 30 something year old with no joint issues at all. He’s got a handful of teeth left but he looks great.

[@Katalinmason]

We have a 28 yr old mare retired from barrel racing. She been pastured for 5 years. My husband wants me to start riding her. I don’t feel good about that. She is in good condition but she hasn’t been ridden in 5 years. I’ve been just walking her to keep her used to me handling her but I’m not experienced enough to know if she should be ridden or not.

[@juliesummerfield9784]

I enjoyed this info.

[@rhondawright1228]

I only do beginner lessons and absolutely prefer using a retired reining horse! They have that "been there done that" attitude and have all the buttons to create an incredible, confident rider that will go on to love reining. We do the same exercise plan, rode once or twice a week gently, turned out for an hr or so depending on her mood, but definitely stall kept. Also we have added Platinum Performance Wellness for joint & tummy support. If someone prefers their reiner have an easy life after showing where they are loved and gently used so they feel they still have a job then send them to me! 💜💜💜

[@navytackedbay]

I mean, I have a Welsh x Halflinger “grade” cross that does jumping. I don’t rein, I don’t even do western. But I guess this would help.

[@lynnettejalufka2682]

He looks great!

[@darkhorsejosh]

Interesting! My 21 is the same now as he was 15 years ago, I’m not going to stop riding him until he starts to struggle. Is out 24/7 in at night in the winter months.

[@daniellemiller7061]

Hey matt I was wondering if you had any pointers for me I have a quarter horses mare who is 31 years old and we can't seem to get weight on her and she has been having some lameness issues what do you feed yankee he looks amazing some people were tell me to feed her equine seniors I just don't want to have to put her down because if she keeps up like this I don't think she will make it for our winter down in Minnesota and she also has Cushing's disease but I hope you are having a wonderful and tell yankee he looks great

[@SaltedHope]

I exercise a friend's 28 year old who hasn't ever had soundness issues. I still have to hold him back often because he longs to take off. Older horses are very much the same with elderly people when they get older. When they stop moving, they stop moving. They wanna ride, so let em!

[@MLOCharmer]

I agree keep him slim and protect his tummy from those anti inflammatory meds. Cutting horses really are the ones that have the most soundness issues.

[@LynneDemonQueen1]

❤️

[@SheyeesHorses]

this video is pinpoint on what i was looking for. my first reiner just turned 20 and i love him to death lol. i cant ride a lot anymore due to back surgeries so we are both on senior settings 🤣🤣. i want to turn him to bitless bridle to.

[@carolyngibbs3624]

My story with the back issue. Can ride 20 minutes or so, have to get off with back pain. My reiner turned out to be a extremely smart ranch riding horse. First 2 day clinic trainer scored us plus 4's on the pattern.

[@carolyngibbs3624]

I am 82 and my horse 19. She is a granddaughter of Hollywood Dun It. Can not say enough about great she is and respected by all that know her.

[@SheyeesHorses]

mine is a grandson of Peppy San Badger. he is the best horse in the world for me. these reiners are so well trained and they just want to please us. i hope you have many other rides left 😊

[@freedomranch1246]

Can you describe what diet habbits you have him on now? I have a Reiner who needs to drop some pounds to help his joints.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Equine Omega Complete Oil Bermuda hay morning and lunch Alfalfa cubes at night Smartpak “ SmartCombo” pellets

[@freedomranch1246]

@@mattmillsreining1 Thank you for helping us learn to take better care of our oldies but great ones!! They are amazing athletes!

[@mattmillsreining1]

So true!! These horses amaze me everyday

[@lilligoltz7546]

I have a some with some laminitis issues to! What did you do for his shoes

[@mattmillsreining1]

Wow. We love been all over with that. His worse days he had a “ rock n roll “ shoe that came from Europe. Now he has a wedged aluminum shoe with a rim pad. Good luck

[@passionatehorsemanship3334]

How can u get an older horse's top rump to fill out?

[@naunettemartin7450]

Matt can I ask you how do I have confidence in ride ing my horse i toke a fall off my horse but I want to have confidence with my and ride ing my horse and can you tell me want to have confidence win ride my horse thank you my horse is 7year old and she is 16 2 hand s but I want to get back on her can you tell me want to do thank you

[@sabastiaoneto5311]

Tope.xou.lindo

[@petersen51]

Hey Matt, can you do a video on tips for winning the futurity? Oh wait...

[@mattmillsreining1]

Hey what’s your name? How many times have you won it. I haven’t… yet, I’d love to get some tips from you! When will you post your 1st video anytime soon??? 〽️

[@myah9468]

@@mattmillsreining1 tell him Matt!

[@akashtanwar1939]

Can you teach an old horse new tricks?

[@mistervacation23]

You wear a ruby ring and ride an old horse, the horse'll go mad.