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Me
and My Shadow
By
Kathe Mensik, Red Lodge, MT
Shadow
is our little, black Morgan horse, who we have owned since 1989.
Having been sold for overdue board at one time, he doesn't have
papers.
However, from his foundational conformation and the signature
Morgan "gait" which he will break into whenever
he's especially happy it is obvious that he is purely bred
from quality Morgan stock. If one uses January 1st as the
universal equine birthday, Horse Racing's standard, Shadow
became 33 this year.
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How
Old is Old?
By
Dorinda Troutman, RMR Staff Writer
According
to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, depending upon the breed,
management and environment, the modern domestic horse has a lifespan of 25 to 30
years.
Now, better health care, nutrition and feed are keeping many old
horses active into that old age and beyond.
In addition
to excellent feed that compensates for poor teeth, all equines
that live into extreme old age seem to have something else in
common.
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