jemsyd
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Post by jemsyd on Dec 29, 2008 22:54:35 GMT
What age should you keep a horse/pony in work for?
Like when to retire him/her?
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Milliesmum
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Post by Milliesmum on Dec 29, 2008 23:04:05 GMT
Age is just a number! I'm a big believer in keeping them going as long as possible, as long as they are fit and well and enjoying their work. You can always adjust the type or amount of work they are asked to do if you feel they are struggling, but if a pony has always had an active life they go down quicker if you completely retire them. Only my opinion but I think they need to keep interested.
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Post by jemsyd on Dec 30, 2008 10:13:31 GMT
That's what i thought.
Thanks milliesmum.
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Post by smokeycott on Dec 30, 2008 15:19:53 GMT
me too, we used to show a whp until he was 26!!!!
lots of old ponies i know are working and thriving on it.
as long as they are happy and healthy carry on with light work.
lots of older ponies do a grand job as nannies for learner riders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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