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arthritis. If possible, keep them moving by extending their turn out time. Any discomfort or pain should be addressed by a veteri- narian who can suggest treatment options. Work with your veteri- narian to decide what level of ac- tivity is suitable for your horse.


How did you Score? Quiz An- swers:


Q.1: The answer can be found in the Ontario Care Guidelines for Equine Rescue, Retirement and Adoption/Rehoming Facilities. It’s true! Nutrient requirements of geriatric horses more closely approximate those of weanlings in terms of protein, calcium and phosphorous. Geriatric horses are often fed diets containing 14% to 16% crude protein. More great tips can be found in Equine Guelph’s Senior Horse Challenge in the Nutrition and Your Senior Horse fact sheet.


Q.2: False. The fact Sparky is no longer taking trips off property does not eliminate the need for regular vaccinations. Talk to your veterinarian to learn about the viruses endemic to your area and decide what vaccinations are re- quired.


Q.3: False. Electrolytes may be appropriate for the performing geriatric horse, as they sweat more at lesser intensity exercise. Salt is a requirement for every


equine as outlined in the National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines. Salt is es- sential for the horse to regulate fluids. It is a good idea to provide loose salt versus a salt lick as many senior horses have an even drier mouth than their youthful counterparts and the loose salt is easier for them to consume. Much like people, elderly


horses can be more susceptible to health problems. It is important to schedule an annual or bi-an- nual check-up with your veteri- narian. Prevention is the best cure!


Take the Senior Horse


Challenge (equineguelph.ca/ se- niorhorsetool), kindly sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, to help make the best evidence-based de- cisions for the Sparky in your life. Watch TheHorsePortal.ca for an upcoming short course on sen- ior horse care coming soon!


Related Links:


Equine Facial Grimace scale: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/ article/figure?id=10.1371/jour- nal.pone.0092281.g002


World Horse Welfare inter- views Sue Dyson on pain in the ridden horse h t t p s : / / y o u t u . b e / X - nNiGU_Jmg?t=381


Ontario Care Guidelines for Equine Rescue, Retirement and Adoption/Rehoming Facil- ities https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/cours es/full_circle/Ontario_care_guid elines_equine_rescue_retire-


Weblinks: Story Weblink: https://thehorse- portal.ca/2021/08/tlc-for-our-se- nior-horses/


Equine Guelph’s Senior Horse Care Challenge Healthcare tool: https://equineguelph.ca/Tools/se- nior_horse.php


Equine Guelph’s Pain Recogni- tion and common conditions senior horse information sheet https://www.equineguelph.ca/pdf /tools/senior_horse/Senior%20H orse%20Fact%20Sheet_Health_ Challenges.pdf


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at Budson's. If you are unable to wear a mask, please call or email us


and we will be happy to arrange a curbside pickup for you.


Budson Farm & Feed, 93 Main Street, Erin ON


orderdesk@budsonfeed.com 519-833-2002


ment_adoption_rehoming_facili- ties01.17.17_rev.pdf


National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/tools/ codeofpractice/equine_code_of_ practice%20(1).pdf


About Equine Guelph: Equine Guelph is the horse


owners’ and care givers’ Centre at the University of Guelph in Canada. It is a unique partnership dedicated to the health and well- being of horses, supported and overseen by equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epi- centre for academia, industry and government - for the good of the equine industry as a whole. For further


information, www.equineguelph.ca.


Story by: Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph


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