For these middle-agers, horses are more than a hobby: they are a way of life. Some of these celebrity horse riders may surprise you with their athletic abilities (more than a few of these famous faces still compete on horseback!)

Good health shows on the outside, at least in the case of these 8 gorgeous gals. Each one of them has an enviable feature that outshines women half her age. Read on and get inspired.

Sometimes we older gals tend to get stuck with a hairstyle we've kept for years.  But with so many options open to women over 50 — from pixies to bobs to long, luxurious hair — why not try a new hairstyle and make yourself over?