Resources / Equine Veterinarian Your guide to feeding senior horses Educating your clients on the nutritional needs of horses over the age of 15 doesn’t have to be complicated. Many thrive on their usual diets, but some might need adjustments to their diet based on health status and body condition. Learn how to help horse owners manage their older horse’s nutrition so it remains happy and healthy for the years to come. Evaluating a senior horse’s needs: Regularly check body condition (underweight, overweight, a melting topline or atrophied muscles). Look for any changes to eating behavior, including loss of appetite or difficulty chewing hay. Conduct a thorough health and dental examination. Look for teeth-related signs of quidding, dropping feed and bad breath. Check out our helpful infographic, developed in collaboration with The Horse Magazine, for guidance on the nutritional needs of senior horses. This handy resource is designed as a quick and easy-to-use reference for your clients with senior horses and provides helpful information about health and nutritional needs at this stage of life. Download and Print Get more nutrition tips and tools for horses Our equine nutrition specialists are at your service. Explore their advice and submit your own question to them on our veterinarian hub. Visit the veterinarian hub
