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Geriatric Horses
A geriatric horse is an Horse, equine that may show signs of physical and mental decline, which generally limits its ability to participate in most Equestrianism, equestrian activities. The age at which a horse is considered geriatric can vary by breed and intended use, with older age being reached more quickly in Thoroughbred sport horses than in more robust Pony, ponies. Common signs of geriatric horses include dental changes, graying of certain areas on the head, a pronounced arch in the Back (horse), back, and stiffness in movement. Additionally, these animals may become more sensitive to seasonal changes. From the 18th and 19th centuries onward, the practice of Horse meat, hippophagy, or horse meat consumption, became less restricted by religious prohibitions in Europe, leading to older horses being sold to knackers or slaughtered for their meat. As horses have increasingly gained the status of pets, alternative retirement options have emerged for them at the end of their lives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vieux Cheval-Ile De Batz
Vieux (French for 'old') may refer to: Places *Vieux, Calvados, in the Calvados department, France *Vieux, Tarn, in the Tarn department, France *Vieux-Bourg, in the Calvados department, France *Vieux-Fumé, in the Calvados department, France *Vieux-Pont-en-Auge, in the Calvados department, France *Vieux Fort, one of the district Quarters located on the island of Saint Lucia *Le Vieux-Longueuil, a borough in the city of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada People *Maurice Vieux, French altiste *Alex Vieux, French businessman *Krewe du Vieux, a New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe Other * Vieux, the Dutch name for Dutch brandy, Dutch imitation Cognac * ''Vieux'', magazine launched in France by Antoine de Caunes See also * Vieu {{disambiguation, geo, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
