Veterans Articles

 
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When to have an old horse put down »

14 June, 2010

Expert advice on when it is time to have an old horse euthanased

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Looking after veteran horses »

10 June, 2010

Horse & Hound's seven-point checklist for keeping older horses healthy

Insuring the active veteran »

21 September, 2007

Petplan Equine has extended its existing Activity Plan policy so that horses insured before their 20th birthday receive illness and injury cover until they reach 25 years of age

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Maintaining optimum condition »

21 August, 2006

At the end of the summer it can be a shock to realise that your horse actually needs to put it on weight rather than losing it

Caring for the older horse »

15 July, 2005

Julianne Aston of the Veteran Horse Society offers some useful tips on how to care for the older equine

Colic in the geriatric horse »

20 October, 2004

New advances in colic treatment and prevention in older horses were discussed at the BEVA annual congress, reports H&H

Help your golden oldie thrive »

10 September, 2003

Horse & Hound examines some of the common conditions that may affect veteran horses and suggests how to treat them

Q&A: Insuring veterans »

7 April, 2003

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on finding the right cover for a veteran horse

Q&A: Coping with dry skin »

24 February, 2003

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on treating dry skin in an elderly native pony

A horse with a tendon injury will need quiet exercise during recovery

Fitness for veterans »

26 November, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on training an elderly mare for the show ring

Riding school abuse uncovered »

21 November, 2002

The Veteran Horse Society has issued a warning to the public to look out for signs of neglect after rescuing ponies from a riding school in Wales

Caring for your veteran »

21 October, 2002

A new support pack has been launched to help owners keep their veteran horses in tip-top condition

Caring for veterans »

25 February, 2002

Expert advice on helping equines cope with the twilight years

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Retiring your horse »

8 October, 2001

Horses cope differently with being retired – some will enjoy more peaceful days, while others start to lose interest

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New equine policy ensures "home for life" »

21 June, 2001

South Essex Insurance Brokers is offering a policy which offers care for a horse at Redwing Horse Sanctuary after its owner's death

New society for veteran horses »

19 December, 2000

Veteran Horse Society members to benefit from discounts on Dodson & Horrell products

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