As horses get older, they often start to lose weight. This could be for a range of reasons, and it can be difficult to keep them at a healthy body weight. Let’s take a look at how to put weight on a senior horse.
When you have a geriatric or old horse, their nutritional needs change as the body ages. This is because of degenerative changes to various body systems.
So, as we’ve learned, keeping a senior horse at the right weight can be tricky. It is important to get the balance right, so your horse gets enough nutrition to maintain a healthy weight.