Beet pulp is a good source of easily digestible fiber and can be soaked to create a soft mash, making it suitable for senior horses with dental issues. It can be added to the diet to help maintain weight and provide additional calories. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of beet pulp.
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Commercial senior horse feeds are specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of older horses. These feeds are usually more easily digestible and may contain higher levels of protein, fat, and other essential nutrients. Many companies sell multiple types of senior feeds.
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Natural vitamin E is often deficient in the diet of modern horses, particularly those eating diets consisting mainly of hay or other dried forages. Natural vitamin E is necessary for senior horses due to its role as a potent antioxidant and its involvement in various physiological processes.
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Good-quality forage, such as grass hay or alfalfa hay, should form the foundation of your senior horse's diet. Forage provides energy, protein and minerals. Feeding this essential fiber helps prevent issues like colic, hindgut imbalances and ulcers. Provide between 1.5% to 2% of your horse’s body weight in forage daily. For example, a 1,000-pound horse should eat 15 to 20 pounds of forage per day.
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Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease that affects humans and animals, including horses. It is caused by a bacterial spirochete,...
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Roaring (recurrent laryngeal neuropathy or RLN) occurs when part of the larynx is paralyzed, blocking the airway. As the horse...
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php This interactive learning tool will teach you what is normal and what...
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The directions clearly state “Feed one scoop per day to a 1000-pound horse.” Is it a barely full scoop, an...
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Q: What is the difference between Elevate® W.S., Elevate® Maintenance Powder and Elevate® Se? Q: Do I need to add oil or extra fat to my horse’s diet when I supplement with Elevate?
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There is nothing more maddening than trying to feed a critical supplement to your horse and having him not eat it. If you have a picky eater, introducing a new supplement slowly will help short-circuit any possible protests. How slowly depends on the horse and just how suspicious he or she is.
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A strong immune system protects your horse against a host of outside invaders, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. A properly...
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Maintaining proper hydration is extremely important not only to optimal performance but to the overall well-being of your horse. Summer Games® Electrolyte replenishes lost minerals and triggers the thirst response. Summer Games is concentrated so you can easily adjust the level you feed to meet your horse’s ever-changing needs.
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Question: Hi! I dampen my horses feed before feeding. Is it ok for your supplements to be mixed in with...
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Rhythm, relaxation, connection and impulsion are the goals of every rider. It takes adequate fitness, careful training and a healthy...
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Composting your manure can reduce the number of stable flies on your farm. In a study done in Florida, soiled...
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Hyaluronic acid (aka sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronan) is found naturally in your horse’s synovial fluid, which is the fluid contained...
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In order to maintain proper hydration, horses must drink significant quantities of water. In a cool environment, an inactive horse may drink around seven to 10 gallons daily. In a hot or humid environment, however, a horse might drink more than 20 gallons of water a day.
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Horses generate a tremendous amount of heat in their bodies when they exercise or when they are stressed.
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Exercise benefits a horse in several ways. The effort of movement increases the calories a horse utilizes each day. The...
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Check the recent Elevate® review from Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director The Horse Magazine Vitamin E is one of the...
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InsulinWise® A cutting-edge supplement research-proven to support healthy insulin regulation. A synergistic blend of polyphenols and amino acids, including leucine, that supports normal insulin regulation. Research-proven to help maintain healthy body weight and normal fat distribution. Sustains healthy hoof laminae. Ask your vet if InsulinWise is right for your horse.
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Pasture should be eliminated or severely restricted by using a grazing muzzle. Pasture is particularly dangerous in the spring and the fall in areas where cool-season grasses flourish. WARM DAYS (60° or above) + COOL NIGHTS (40° or below) = More sugars stored in leaves NSC = nonstructural carbohydrates, aka simple sugar and starch
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Ongoing research into pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) has led to improved diagnostics and treatment. In this edition of EQUUS...
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Symptoms of both EMS and PPID Obesity with abnormal fat deposits in the neck, tail head, and supra-orbit (pouch above the eye) Laminitis, both acute and chronic Insulin resistance (aka insulin dysregulation)
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