WhiteHorseWendy
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Banana (my dun) is 29, still does 10-25 mile pleasure rides, hunted last Boxing Day, played polo until end of 2006 summer season. Loses weight in winter but picks up as soon as spring comes!
Let's hear about your Golden Oldies .... and see who is the oldest ...
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itsme123
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A mere teenager in comparison to some on here but this wee man is almost 23, and from what I can work out has taught lots of children to ride. He's got a whole new career ahead of him, he'll be clipped out, slimmed down, fittened up a bit, kitted out in proper attire... he's going to try for the VHS classes next season, do some hunting this coming season and he's started jumping again too which he LOVES!
This was him last month
This was him last month
Eaglestone
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April is 23!
I started riding her 3 years ago after she had been retired in the field for a few years due to no-one wanting to put up with her bad behaviour. She was a poor miserable old soul who hated everyone and used to chase me around the stable lol.
Took a while but now I get on great with her and she has turned out really sweet!
Is still up for everything and still goes to unaff SJ, DR and some X country now and again.
She is a fab little horse, I love her to bits and I'm glad I can give her some fun in her old age!
She sometimes gets a little light in the winter but this is her last month:
Loves her jumping
A little too much sometimes!!
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She really does look well and a credit to you
.... not too sure how you stayed on in the last pic
I love your new Avatar .... it is really lovely
April is 23!
I started riding her 3 years ago after she had been retired in the field for a few years due to no-one wanting to put up with her bad behaviour. She was a poor miserable old soul who hated everyone and used to chase me around the stable lol.
Took a while but now I get on great with her and she has turned out really sweet!
Is still up for everything and still goes to unaff SJ, DR and some X country now and again.
She is a fab little horse, I love her to bits and I'm glad I can give her some fun in her old age!
She sometimes gets a little light in the winter but this is her last month:
Loves her jumping
A little too much sometimes!!
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She really does look well and a credit to you
I love your new Avatar .... it is really lovely
Eaglestone
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Banana (my dun) is 29, still does 10-25 mile pleasure rides, hunted last Boxing Day, played polo until end of 2006 summer season. Loses weight in winter but picks up as soon as spring comes!
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Is s/he the one in the last pic in the siggie .... what a lovely horse ..... and even better that you have been a member for a long time and this thread incouraged you to post
Banana (my dun) is 29, still does 10-25 mile pleasure rides, hunted last Boxing Day, played polo until end of 2006 summer season. Loses weight in winter but picks up as soon as spring comes!
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Is s/he the one in the last pic in the siggie .... what a lovely horse ..... and even better that you have been a member for a long time and this thread incouraged you to post
Eaglestone
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A mere teenager in comparison to some on here but this wee man is almost 23, and from what I can work out has taught lots of children to ride. He's got a whole new career ahead of him, he'll be clipped out, slimmed down, fittened up a bit, kitted out in proper attire... he's going to try for the VHS classes next season, do some hunting this coming season and he's started jumping again too which he LOVES!
This was him last month
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaw how sweet
A mere teenager in comparison to some on here but this wee man is almost 23, and from what I can work out has taught lots of children to ride. He's got a whole new career ahead of him, he'll be clipped out, slimmed down, fittened up a bit, kitted out in proper attire... he's going to try for the VHS classes next season, do some hunting this coming season and he's started jumping again too which he LOVES!
This was him last month
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaw how sweet
_April_
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Aww thanks!
Her leaps look worse then they are... they are ok on the flat but she also loves to do them mid jump which was terrifying in her blimmin slightly dressage cut saddle.
Recently got a nice GP saddle with knee rolls for extra stickability so am hoping to stay on more LOL
Her leaps look worse then they are... they are ok on the flat but she also loves to do them mid jump which was terrifying in her blimmin slightly dressage cut saddle.
Recently got a nice GP saddle with knee rolls for extra stickability so am hoping to stay on more LOL
WhiteHorseWendy
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Yeah that's him, he's in all my siggie pics except the second one. Have posted before but not logged on in AGES lol. Gotta b proud of the Oldies. Banana is doing his first veteran class on Sunday, wish us luck!
Mosh
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i ride a 25 year old IDxTB who can only walk with the occasional trot as she has COPD and some arthritis, however when we are out hacking, we leave the 15 year old cob for dust, as we walk very quickly and she can still spook violently and drag me across the field.
I've fallen off her twice in walk
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sometimes if the weather is perfect we have a little canter where we have huge bucking fits
shes my angel
I've fallen off her twice in walk
sometimes if the weather is perfect we have a little canter where we have huge bucking fits
shes my angel
ann-jen
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This is Cherry - she was my first pony and I had owned her for 25 years when she died at 30. She was 14.2hh and a little cracker when she was younger - did loads of PC things with her, hunted and she would literally jump anything. She was an absolute superstar and I still miss her now.
Ellies_mum2
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I share Ellie a Welsh Section D who is 28 and still competes at the local RC doing dressage and jumping up to 2' 3" on occasion
We were at the Kenilworth Agricultural Show a while back and in the veterans class was a lovely 41 year old who won it
We were at the Kenilworth Agricultural Show a while back and in the veterans class was a lovely 41 year old who won it
pepperandoran
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Iv got a 32 year old pony - will need to get some recent pics of her and post them.
tabithakat64
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Lovely, happy looking horses and ponies, none of them look like oaps
GinaB
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This is the lovely (but grumpy
) Misty. Reckoned to be around 28/29 years old. I don't own her, I just ride her.
The boy in the background is Caesar, an ex-racehorse in his mid 20s. Who says you can't keep weight on thoroughbreds?!
These two boys are Noggin (the dark brown one) and Misty (this time a gelding!) Noggin is his his 20s, still be ridden and Misty is about 34. Again, I believe he is an ex-racehorse
The boy in the background is Caesar, an ex-racehorse in his mid 20s. Who says you can't keep weight on thoroughbreds?!
These two boys are Noggin (the dark brown one) and Misty (this time a gelding!) Noggin is his his 20s, still be ridden and Misty is about 34. Again, I believe he is an ex-racehorse
ruscara
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There are some wonderful horses here, and obviously so much loved and well cared for!
Marius is 'only' 23 - if he lives to be 30 odd I will be mucking out in my 70s!
gothdolly
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My mare is 31, was strong to lead out of her stable this morning and cantering round her field when I turned her out. Im sure she could be ridden with a suitable weight rider.
Pink_Pampas
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My pony is around 26-28 and we hack out 2-3 times a week.
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Puppy
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Not "old" by many of those in this thread, but Star is 22 and been with me 11 years
Photo of her last weekend
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_April_
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She really does look well and a credit to you
.... not too sure how you stayed on in the last pic
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Full credit must go to april's owners who took her on when no one else would have touched her with a ten foot pole.
I actually would dread to think where she might have ended up if she hadn't landed with people patient enough to work her through her mental issues!
Just goes to show though that horses can be damaged/neglected emotionally as well as physically!
If i can give her some fun in her old age and let her get over her miserable time then it's brilliant.
I am loving seeing all these posts from people who still cherish their oldies.
There's nothing worse than people who lose interest in them once they are past there usefulness and sell them on to god knows where or leave them in a field to fend for themselves without all the careful management that they often need (and deserve!)
She really does look well and a credit to you
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Full credit must go to april's owners who took her on when no one else would have touched her with a ten foot pole.
I actually would dread to think where she might have ended up if she hadn't landed with people patient enough to work her through her mental issues!
Just goes to show though that horses can be damaged/neglected emotionally as well as physically!
If i can give her some fun in her old age and let her get over her miserable time then it's brilliant.
I am loving seeing all these posts from people who still cherish their oldies.
There's nothing worse than people who lose interest in them once they are past there usefulness and sell them on to god knows where or leave them in a field to fend for themselves without all the careful management that they often need (and deserve!)
amandaco2
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my old girlie was approaching her 50th birthday ast year-she was pts because she dropped weight and i didnt want to 'wait and see' if she picked up againas she was well(had been almost round until then)
she was retired at 39 as all she iked was jumping.she never had a lame day in her life.still miss her so much
she was retired at 39 as all she iked was jumping.she never had a lame day in her life.still miss her so much
JessPickle
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This is bumble, he is 36 rising 37. Still ridden and loves it (he is still the pony that canters off with a kid when he is only supposed to be trotting!!)
He still lives out 24/7 in all weathers!
Excuse Picture overload!!!
He still lives out 24/7 in all weathers!
Excuse Picture overload!!!
Gingerbird
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My old boy is 25(15.3hh Irish TB). I've had him since 1992. We've grown up together really, and I'm dreading the day I have to find another. He still gets ridden a couple of times a week, although godness knows how he's not crippled after suffering 2 fractures in the past. He's always been as saintly as a horse could be but over the last 3 years he's got naughtier and naughtier! He has to come in from the field on a chifney and is now the devil incarnate to ride.........but I love him......and I think he loves me too......
Sleepy boy
Notice the gag etc....even at his age!!!
In his younger days!
Cheating death 18 months ago!
My hansome boy - good on you lad!!!
Sorry for the over load!!!!
Sleepy boy
Notice the gag etc....even at his age!!!
In his younger days!
Cheating death 18 months ago!
My hansome boy - good on you lad!!!
Sorry for the over load!!!!
Boodle
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Trixie is mid/late thirties possibly 40. We don't really have a clue! Had her 10 years, and hope to have many more. She is an 11.1hh exmoor x mare.
This is her the other day...
Complete with probiotic yoghurt round her mouth!
This is Shadow the other day, aged 28. Had her 8 years tomorrow! And hopefully will have many more. She is a 13.2hh mongrel mare lol.
And finally, Boo, she is a 14.1hh welsh x nf 17yr old mare. Just a baby really!
This is her the other day...
Complete with probiotic yoghurt round her mouth!
This is Shadow the other day, aged 28. Had her 8 years tomorrow! And hopefully will have many more. She is a 13.2hh mongrel mare lol.
And finally, Boo, she is a 14.1hh welsh x nf 17yr old mare. Just a baby really!
Eaglestone
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There are some wonderful horses here, and obviously so much loved and well cared for!
Marius is 'only' 23 - if he lives to be 30 odd I will be mucking out in my 70s!
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Aaaaw he is lovely too .... but I must admit that it cannot be you sitting on him, as you don't look that age
There are some wonderful horses here, and obviously so much loved and well cared for!
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Aaaaw he is lovely too .... but I must admit that it cannot be you sitting on him, as you don't look that age
Eaglestone
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This is bumble, he is 36 rising 37. Still ridden and loves it (he is still the pony that canters off with a kid when he is only supposed to be trotting!!)
He still lives out 24/7 in all weathers!
Excuse Picture overload!!!
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Aaaaaw now I have lost count, but he must be the oldest ridden pony ..... and looks so very good for his age
This is bumble, he is 36 rising 37. Still ridden and loves it (he is still the pony that canters off with a kid when he is only supposed to be trotting!!)
He still lives out 24/7 in all weathers!
Excuse Picture overload!!!
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Aaaaaw now I have lost count, but he must be the oldest ridden pony ..... and looks so very good for his age
Eaglestone
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My old boy is 25(15.3hh Irish TB). I've had him since 1992. We've grown up together really, and I'm dreading the day I have to find another. He still gets ridden a couple of times a week, although godness knows how he's not crippled after suffering 2 fractures in the past. He's always been as saintly as a horse could be but over the last 3 years he's got naughtier and naughtier! He has to come in from the field on a chifney and is now the devil incarnate to ride.........but I love him......and I think he loves me too......
Sleepy boy
Notice the gag etc....even at his age!!!
In his younger days!
Cheating death 18 months ago!
My hansome boy - good on you lad!!!
Sorry for the over load!!!!
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Oh no not the hankies again .... what happened to him in that pic, did you say he broke something
.... and what a lovely straw bed in the first pic
My old boy is 25(15.3hh Irish TB). I've had him since 1992. We've grown up together really, and I'm dreading the day I have to find another. He still gets ridden a couple of times a week, although godness knows how he's not crippled after suffering 2 fractures in the past. He's always been as saintly as a horse could be but over the last 3 years he's got naughtier and naughtier! He has to come in from the field on a chifney and is now the devil incarnate to ride.........but I love him......and I think he loves me too......
Sleepy boy
Notice the gag etc....even at his age!!!
In his younger days!
Cheating death 18 months ago!
My hansome boy - good on you lad!!!
Sorry for the over load!!!!
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Oh no not the hankies again .... what happened to him in that pic, did you say he broke something
.... and what a lovely straw bed in the first pic
Eaglestone
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Trixie is mid/late thirties possibly 40. We don't really have a clue! Had her 10 years, and hope to have many more. She is an 11.1hh exmoor x mare.
This is her the other day...
Complete with probiotic yoghurt round her mouth!
This is Shadow the other day, aged 28. Had her 8 years tomorrow! And hopefully will have many more. She is a 13.2hh mongrel mare lol.
And finally, Boo, she is a 14.1hh welsh x nf 17yr old mare. Just a baby really!
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I was hoping I would see some pics of Trixie, another one of my old favourites ..... well now I have all of the ones on this thread to look back on ...... or is it just me who loves seeing all the pics
She is lovely fab BTW
Trixie is mid/late thirties possibly 40. We don't really have a clue! Had her 10 years, and hope to have many more. She is an 11.1hh exmoor x mare.
This is her the other day...
Complete with probiotic yoghurt round her mouth!
This is Shadow the other day, aged 28. Had her 8 years tomorrow! And hopefully will have many more. She is a 13.2hh mongrel mare lol.
And finally, Boo, she is a 14.1hh welsh x nf 17yr old mare. Just a baby really!
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She is lovely fab BTW
Eaglestone
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** THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS POSTED I have really enjoyed seeing all of them and hearing about the Golden Oldies .... and anyone who has not posted a pic please feel free to add one
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Gingerbird
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When he was younger he had two fratures, at different times I hasten to add! Both from kicks in the field, but he's as hard as nails and came back fighting fit and carried on eventing and pony clubbing.
The drip photo comes from the worst week of my life, he got some sort of toxic colic and it was slowly closing down his organs on by one. To this day the vet said he has no idea what was really wrong with him. But James being James decided that it wasn't his time, we kept him at home, nursed him there and now, 2 years on he's as fighting fit as ever!
And yes I'm obsessive about his bed as he really sleeps alot!
The drip photo comes from the worst week of my life, he got some sort of toxic colic and it was slowly closing down his organs on by one. To this day the vet said he has no idea what was really wrong with him. But James being James decided that it wasn't his time, we kept him at home, nursed him there and now, 2 years on he's as fighting fit as ever!
And yes I'm obsessive about his bed as he really sleeps alot!