Do you offer a feed that would be good for a horse with Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)? Yes, we have several products, including supplements and feeds, depending on the horse’s needs. In general, our Sentinel Performance LS and Sentinel Senior extruded feed products have both worked well for horses with PSSM. We also have Sentinel Care Carb Guard and other Sentinel Care supplements that may be more appropriate, depending on the individual […] Do you offer a feed that would be good for a horse with Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)? Read More »
What do you recommend for an older horse whose back teeth are deteriorating and who has lost some top line and could put on some weight? I would recommend Sentinel Performance LS extruded horse feed. An extruded feed is easily broken down by horses with poor dentition, and it can also be easily made into a mash. This feed also contains 12% fat for efficient weight gain and high fiber content for naturally safe feeding. In addition, Sentinel Performance LS contains What do you recommend for an older horse whose back teeth are deteriorating and who has lost some top line and could put on some weight? Read More »
What is the best feeding approach for broodmares, including before, during and after pregnancy? The mare may need additional vitamins and minerals in the last two to three months of gestation to support foal growth, along with energy to maintain body condition. The horse may need a protein, mineral and vitamin supplement, like Sentinel Care Equine Choice Topline 30. During the last two to three weeks before foaling, it’s What is the best feeding approach for broodmares, including before, during and after pregnancy? Read More »
Can Sentinel Senior be safely fed to a senior pony? Yes, Sentinel Senior can safely be fed to a senior pony. Continue to monitor body condition so the pony doesn’t become overweight. You could also consider Sentinel Simply Lite, an extruded feed for adult horses, ponies and miniatures that need a restricted calorie diet or reduced feeding rate to maintain healthy body conditions. It is Can Sentinel Senior be safely fed to a senior pony? Read More »
How do you recommend feeding miniature horses for show? In general, feeding recommendations for mini horses are similar to feeding standard-size horses, with adjustments for weight and body condition. Maintaining proper body condition is very important since many mini horses tend to become overweight due to overfeeding. Also, feeding products with controlled low-to-moderate starch and sugar levels may be beneficial. (Jeanne van der Veen) How do you recommend feeding miniature horses for show? Read More »
Is Sentinel Senior a good choice for a senior horse with Cushing’s and insulin resistance, or would it be better to try a forage only diet like hay or hay pellets? Every horse is different, and sometimes the best choice may, unfortunately, require trial and error. Sentinel Senior is a great choice, and we’d recommend it in this situation. There are varying degrees of Cushing’s and insulin resistance, and these conditions can change over time. If your horse is doing well, stick with this program. If Is Sentinel Senior a good choice for a senior horse with Cushing’s and insulin resistance, or would it be better to try a forage only diet like hay or hay pellets? Read More »
What’s the best way to transition feed as the seasons change? Whenever you’re making a feed, hay or pasture change, it’s critical to make changes slowly, monitor behavior and keep an eye on feed intake. For example, when making grain changes, take 10 to 14 days to transition to the new feed. It’s a good practice to transition slowly with significant hay changes, too. In the What’s the best way to transition feed as the seasons change? Read More »
What is the best feed for a senior horse in good health? Every horse is different, so the best nutrition can vary depending on many physiological factors. In general, I believe the best nutrition for an older horse is a highly digestible, easily chewed feed, like Sentinel’s extruded feeds, which contain low starch and sugar levels, moderate to high levels of fat, high levels of built-in fermentable What is the best feed for a senior horse in good health? Read More »
My horses have lost a bit of topline over the winter. How fast can I safely add more Sentinel Performance LS to their diets? Is that the product I need to use? You can safely increase the Sentinel Performance LS about 1 quart every other day until you reach a level that sustains optimal body condition and topline. This may be about 6 quarts per day. Another approach, if feeding 6 quarts of grain seems excessive, would be to increase the Performance LS to 4 quarts per My horses have lost a bit of topline over the winter. How fast can I safely add more Sentinel Performance LS to their diets? Is that the product I need to use? Read More »
At what age should I consider a senior feed? In general, I would consider a senior feed when you notice changes in body condition, trouble chewing, poor teeth or needing to increase grain amounts to maintain weight. A general rule of thumb is to consider changing to a senior feed when a horse is in their late teens. But if your horse is maintaining At what age should I consider a senior feed? Read More »
