0
It depends on the horse. A mature horse of any age can be ridden, as long as he is safe, healthy, and sound.
You may want to ask yourself a few questions before you hop on your senior equine.
1) Is he healthy enough to ride? Is he too thin with ribs and hips poking out or too fat with a depression along the spine giving him 'buttcheeks'? Does he have discharge from the nose or eyes? Is he lethargic, with no energy, a dull coat and eyes and a low appetite? You may want to get him checked out by a vet if you are unsure.
2) Is he sound? Does he ever limp or seem reluctant to go faster than a walk when turned out to pasture? When trotted in hand, is his gait irregular or does his head bob more than usual? When you hold up a foot, does his leg buckle beneath him or is he in obvious pain while standing on three legs?
3) Has he been ridden recently? If it's been more than a few months you may want to take it slow at first, reintroducing the saddle and bridle and some basic ground manners before you're sure he still remembers how to behave.
If the answer to any of these questions is "No" or "I'm not sure," have your vet, trainer, instructor, or someone else with equine experience assess your golden oldie before hopping on him to ride. Remember, if you have any doubts at all, ask a professional. Your and your horses comfort and safety are of utmost importance.
Senior horses are some of the best teachers, and if he's healthy, sound, and well-trained, you could have many wonderful years left with your old friend, provided you keep his older brain and body in mind and slow down the pace for him.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoIf the horse is still good and strong, yes.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is it safe to ride a horse after it eats grain?
no you could die
What is a horse drawn reaper?
it is a old ride
What does it mean to bombproof a horse?
to bombproof a horse it means that the horse is very safe and does not spook at anything. and pretty much ANYONE can ride it .
Should you ride a 24 year old horse that is a show pony or should you ride your pony who is 20 years old and cant really teach you anything?
You should ride the horse you will learn the most from.
Is it safe to ride on wet grass?
If you mean ride a horse, then yes. If you mean ride a bike, then yes, but you may slip if you try to corner fast.
Is it ok to ride a horse when it has a cut on its leg?
It depends on the severity of the cut. If it is a deep cut, if it bleeds when the horse moves too much, or if the horse limps from the pain of it, then no, you should not ride the horse. However, if the horse doesn't limp because of it, if it doesn't bleed, and if it isn't very deep, then I think it should be OK to ride. Ask your vet to be safe.
How old does a horse need to be before you ca ride then?
they need 2 be 3 before u can ride them.
When can you ride a horse when you get it?
Typically around four to six years old.
How old does a quarter horse have to be to ride?
It depends on the horse. If I were starting a Quarter Horse from a young age, I would work from the ground until the horse was at least three years old, maybe four.
What do you call a docile horse?
A docile horse is a Palfrey. It was used for women to ride side-saddle in 'days of old'!
Do you have to buy tack when leasing a horse?
This will depend on the terms of the lease. Usually, though, the owner will allow you to lease the tack and grooming supplies as well as the horse. However, if the owner has a saddle for an adult but you are leasing the horse for your 13-year-old to ride, you may need to buy a child saddle for your 13-year-old to be safe riding.
How old do you have to be to ride the Quarter horse?
2 years is best but if you would like to ride it younger 8 month won't hurt . but for the first mount you have to ride the horse for about 3-5 muinites leats on you can ride it for longer , and longer and so on.
