Senior Horse
Care Planner
10 printable worksheets to track your senior horse's vital signs, feed and body condition, farrier and dental schedule, medications, and quality of life, so the quiet changes never slip past you.
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Caring for a senior horse means watching the small things
Horses do not tell you when something is wrong. As prey animals, they hide it. The topline softens a little, the coat sheds out a week late, a few wads of hay end up on the floor, the first few strides feel stiff before they loosen. Any one of those is easy to miss. Together they are often the first sign of PPID, dental disease, or arthritis.
You are the one holding all of it: the daily pergolide, the soaked senior feed, the farrier cycle, the dental float you meant to book, the change you noticed last week but cannot quite describe when the vet is standing in the aisle. It is a lot to keep in your head, and it makes an already worrying time more stressful than it needs to be.
This planner gives you one place to track everything, so you walk into every vet and farrier visit prepared, catch changes early, and make confident decisions about your horse's care.
What's included
10 printable resources designed specifically for senior horse owners.
Daily Health & Vital Signs Log
Record temperature, pulse, respiration, gut sounds, manure, water intake, appetite, and attitude, the baseline numbers that help you catch trouble early in a stoic senior horse.
Feed & Body Condition Tracker
Log feed changes, hay, and supplements alongside a monthly Henneke body condition score (1 to 9) and weight-tape measurement, so you catch the slow slide of a hard keeper before it becomes a crisis.
Farrier & Dental Schedule
A rolling 6 to 8 week farrier planner plus dental float reminders, with space for notes on hoof balance, soreness, quidding, and EOTRH signs.
Deworming & Vaccine Record
Track fecal egg counts, deworming products and dates, and your annual vaccine schedule in one place, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Medication Tracker
Track every medication and supplement: pergolide for PPID, omeprazole, anti-inflammatories, and joint support, with dosage, timing, refills, and any side effects.
Vet Visit Prep Sheet
Pre-visit checklists, a symptom and timeline log, questions to ask, and post-visit action items so you walk into every appointment organized.
Quality of Life Scale
An equine quality-of-life scoring guide covering pain, mobility, appetite, attitude, and good days versus bad, with a monthly tracking chart for honest decision-making.
Emergency Info Sheet
Your horse's key details, vet and farrier contacts, insurance and microchip numbers, colic and emergency protocols, and trailer plans, ready to grab in a crisis.
Winter-Care Checklist
Cold-weather essentials for the older horse: blanketing guide, water-warming and hydration checks, extra forage planning, and shelter and footing reminders.
Monthly Wellness Check
A once-a-month head-to-tail review of coat, eyes, teeth, hooves, weight, and movement, so you spot the quiet changes a daily routine can hide.
Who this is for
Owners of horses, ponies, and minis 15+ years old
Horses managing PPID (Cushing's), EMS, ulcers, or arthritis
Hard keepers losing topline or condition on worn teeth
Boarders coordinating care with barn staff and family
Anyone preparing for quality-of-life and end-of-life decisions
Owners who want to walk into every vet and farrier visit prepared
Frequently Asked Questions
What format are the planner pages in?
Every page is a standalone, print-optimized file. Open it in any browser, hit Print, and you get a clean, professionally formatted page. No special software needed, and you can also save any page as a PDF to fill in on a tablet at the barn.
Can I print the pages more than once?
Yes. Once you purchase, you can print every page as many times as you need, for yourself, for your vet and farrier, or for the barn staff and family members who help care for your horse.
Is this a subscription?
No. It is a one-time purchase of $39. You get immediate access to all 10 printable resources with no recurring charges.
Will this work for any breed or size of horse?
Yes. The tools work for any horse, pony, or mini you want to monitor closely. The body-condition and feed tools use the standard Henneke 1 to 9 scale, which applies across the size range from minis to drafts.
My horse has PPID and arthritis. Will this help?
Yes, that is exactly who this is for. The medication tracker, body-condition tracker, and daily vital-signs log are built to help you stay organized when you are managing pergolide, a low-NSC feed, and joint support all at once, and when you need clear records to share with your vet.
Why so much focus on body condition, vital signs, and the farrier schedule?
Because in senior horses those are where problems show up first. A softening topline, a coat that will not shed, a slightly raised resting respiration, or a developing foot soreness are early clues to PPID, laminitis, dental disease, and pain, often long before a stoic horse acts sick. Tracking them helps you and your vet act early.
What if I need help using the planner?
Email us at hello@seniorhorseguide.com and we will help you get set up. We also include quick-start tips on the download page.
Give your senior horse the organized care they deserve
One purchase. Ten printable tools. A calmer, more confident approach to your horse's golden years.
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