Recently some one asked me how old Shadow is, I told them he's 9, they said "Oh he's getting on a bit then, maybe it's time to get a younger one!" WTF sprung to mind, :rollseyes: I always thought horses don't go into their prime until mid to late teens??
Then there's "He might be sound until 20" How can you tell without looking into a crystal ball? My lad has great legs and feet, and holds himself very well, I don't overdo the trotting on tarmac (only up hills, and when car is trying to get past) and do most of his work in the ménage..
Every horse is different, and you never know what's round the corner, I hate it when people try to predict what your horse will be doing health wise in 5 + years..
Then there's "He might be sound until 20" How can you tell without looking into a crystal ball? My lad has great legs and feet, and holds himself very well, I don't overdo the trotting on tarmac (only up hills, and when car is trying to get past) and do most of his work in the ménage..
Every horse is different, and you never know what's round the corner, I hate it when people try to predict what your horse will be doing health wise in 5 + years..