Keeping Weight on an Older Horse
As a Horse starts to get older, keeping weight on them can become hard. Often they develop teeth problems and dietary issues. Reasons Why For some older horses simply feeding to their age and lifestyle is the best way to keep the weight on. Analysis what you are actually feeding them. Is it appropriate to their work schedule, breed, age and sex? Be mindful of what supplements they are on as some can make conditions like liver and kidney failure worse. Also, keep an eye on how much feed they are actually consuming. Make sure they are not being pushed away from the feed by other paddock mates. Be mindful that if your older horse is failing and quickly losing weight, talking to your Vet may be appropriate. Many older horses are susceptible to Cushing’s disease; liver, kidney, and intestinal dysfunction; decreased saliva production; tumours; and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or summer pasture-associated obstructive pulmonary disorder (SPAOD) and major teet...
