Show Notes
When it comes to feeding senior horses, there are many factors to consider to support longevity and healthy aging.
Making sure your horse’s core nutritional needs are met and keeping up with routine healthcare are critical to promoting optimal well-being for many more years to come.
Formulating a well-balanced diet that supports healthy aging is critical for senior horses. It is particularly important to accommodate changes in health status such as poor dentition or gut health problems.
In this podcast, we walk through our nine-step guide to feeding senior horses. This includes determining their nutritional needs, identifying health concerns early, checking for dental issues, selecting appropriate forage, feeding digestible protein sources and more!
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