Definition of an older or elderly person. Most developed world countries have accepted the chronological age of 65 years as a definition of 'elderly' or older person, but like many westernized concepts, this does not adapt well to the situation in Africa.
http://www.who.int/healthinfo/survey/ageingdefnolder/en/
Proposed Working Definition of an Older Person in Africa for the MDS Project. Most developed world countries have accepted the chronological age of 65 years as a definition of 'elderly' or older person, but like many westernized concepts, this does not adapt well to the situation in Africa.
http://www.who.int/healthinfo/survey/ageingdefnolder/en/
It wasn't too long ago that a 15-year-old horse was widely considered to have entered the senior realm. But today, horses are living well into their 30s—and beyond!—on a regular basis. And if you were to ask 10 owners or equestrians what they consider old for a horse and why, I bet you'd get 10 different answers.
http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/old-horses-better-with-age/archive/2013/09/11/what-is-old-for-a-horse.aspx
A horse's chronological age certainly plays a role in whether he or she is considered old or not, but I think it's important to consider his physical condition, mental condition, history, and any health problems that might be present.
http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/old-horses-better-with-age/archive/2013/09/11/what-is-old-for-a-horse.aspx
In the past, aged horses were discriminated against and age was an important factor in setting the value of a. horse. In the early days of the horse industry it was demonstrated that the best marketing age was from 5 to 8. years, although horses were most serviceable from 8 to 12 years.
http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ag/2000/fs0009.pdf
At the present many classify aged horses to be 16 to 18 years of age and beyond. consider horses of 20 years of age as geriatric. At the present, it has been estimated that about 10% of the U.S. horse population would be 20 years of age or older.
http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ag/2000/fs0009.pdf
I considered my 25 year old Thoroughbred mare as a senior from the point a few years ago when she became unable to do a complete 'arc' when rolling, that is to roll from one side to the other without getting up in between, an indication of loss of suppleness.
http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/old-horses-better-with-age/archive/2013/09/11/what-is-old-for-a-horse.aspx
At the present many classify aged horses to be 16 to 18 years of age and beyond. Others. consider horses of 20 years of age as geriatric. At the present, it has been estimated that about 10% of the U.S. horse population would be 20 years of age or older. And, these horses are often leading healthy and active lives.
http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ag/2000/fs0009.pdf
My 32 year old mustang mare still looks and acts like a horse 1/4 her age!! she still all her teeth, has great muscle tone and mass, but due to arthritis in her knees, she is forced (to her way of thinking) to walk when we go out on the bridle path for exercise.
http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/old-horses-better-with-age/archive/2013/09/11/what-is-old-for-a-horse.aspx
Don't get me wrong—his chronological age certainly plays a role in whether a horse is considered old or not, but I think it's important to consider his physical condition, mental condition, history, and any health problems that might be present.
http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/old-horses-better-with-age/archive/2013/09/11/what-is-old-for-a-horse.aspx
what age is a horse considered older
A horse is considered as older at the age of 20 years. A horse is considered as a older at the age of 20 years.