Tips for Maintaining Senior Horses’ Weight
Senior horses comprise a unique portion of the equine population, often harboring special dental and dietary needs.
Senior horses comprise a unique portion of the equine population, often harboring special dental and dietary needs.
Of all the grains commonly fed to horses, oats are generally considered the closest to the “perfect” feed, but even oats fail to supply sufficient quantities of some vitamins and minerals, and their relative energy density is low
Vitamins are tiny organic compounds with a huge impact on the health and well-being of your horse.
It’s no secret that equine obesity is a growing problem.
Owners and managers of young horses must ensure adequate colostrum intake and passive transfer of immunity at birth….
Dental problems are a common problem among aging horses. Poor dentition creates a snowball effect of health issues that leads to malnutrition, which inevitably leads to weight loss. Thus, having your older horse on an appropriate proper diet is essential in prolonging their health.