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Part 5: Healthy Fats for Senior Horses

Including healthy fats in the diet can provide extra calories and help improve body condition without increasing the amount of concentrate fed. The equine stomach is relatively small and meals of more than 4 to 5 pounds can easily overwhelm the stomach and lead to ulcers and hindgut imbalances. When you have maxed out the amount of concentrate your horse can safely eat, a high-fat supplement will contribute the extra calories your horse needs to maintain a healthy weight.

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Part 4: Beet Pulp and the Senior Horse

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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Part 3: Senior Horse Feed

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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Part 1: High-Quality Forage for the Senior Horse

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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Tips for Picky Eaters of the Horse World

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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Lower the Risk of Dehydration in Your Horse

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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Recommended nutritional supplement for horses challenged by equine metabolic syndrome and PPID

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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