Reference Charts & Data Tables
Quick, citable reference charts for senior horse care: Henneke body condition scoring, normal vital signs, aging by teeth, vaccination schedules, and feeding by weight.
Henneke Body Condition Score Chart (1 to 9)
The 9-point Henneke fat-cover scale, what each score means, and why 4 to 6 is ideal for most horses.
Read guide →Senior Horse Vital Signs Chart (TPR & More)
Normal temperature, pulse, and respiration, plus gut sounds, capillary refill, gum color, and digital pulse.
Read guide →Horse Age by Teeth Chart
Estimating a horse's age by dentition: dental cups, the 7-year hook, Galvayne's groove, and bite angle.
Read guide →Equine Vaccination Schedule
AAEP core vaccines (rabies, tetanus, EEE/WEE, West Nile) and risk-based options, with senior horse notes.
Read guide →Horse Feeding Chart by Weight
Forage at 1.5 to 2 percent of body weight, with example daily hay amounts from 800 to 1,300 pounds.
Read guide →Equine Deworming Schedule (Fecal-Guided)
Modern strategic deworming with fecal egg counts versus calendar rotation, seasonal targets, and special notes for senior and PPID horses.
Read guide →PPID ACTH Testing Chart
Resting ACTH reference ranges for Cushing's, the seasonal fall rise, the TRH stimulation test, clinical signs, and retesting.
Read guide →NSC Values in Horse Feeds
Typical NSC percentages by feed type and the under 10 to 12 percent target for PPID and EMS horses, plus how to test hay and lower sugar.
Read guide →Horse to Human Age Chart
Convert horse years to human years from foal to thirties, when a horse is a senior, lifespan, and how breed affects aging.
Read guide →Horse Weight Estimation Chart
The heart girth and body length formula to estimate weight without a scale, worked examples from pony to draft, and how to measure.
Read guide →Low-NSC Horse Feeds: Brand NSC Chart
Typical NSC percentages for common commercial feeds and forages by brand, and whether each suits PPID, EMS, and laminitis-prone horses.
Read guide →Senior Horse Medications: Uses & Dosing Reference
An educational, vet-first reference to bute, firocoxib, pergolide, omeprazole, and gabapentin: uses, dose concepts, and cautions.
Read guide →Plants Poisonous to Horses: Reference Chart
Toxic plants from red maple and yew to ragwort and oak, with the toxin, signs, severity, and emergency poison guidance.
Read guide →Hay Types Compared: Timothy vs Orchard vs Alfalfa
Timothy, orchard, alfalfa, teff, and mixes compared on protein, calcium, and NSC, with best-for-senior notes.
Read guide →2026 Senior Horse Care Cost Report
Compiled cost ranges for boarding, farrier, dental, vet, PPID management, colic surgery, supplements, and hay, plus a monthly budget example.
Read guide →Average Horse Lifespan by Breed Chart
Typical lifespans from minis and ponies to light breeds and drafts, with senior-onset age and longevity notes.
Read guide →Senior Cat Wellness & Care Planner
10 printable worksheets to track your aging cat's health, meds, vet visits, mobility, nutrition, and quality of life.
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