Senior horses have different needs for nutrients and care. Many people now believe that more than 50% of horses can be classified as senior horses. If you have one of these special horses, this page contains information just for you.  (case studies)

The "Old Horse" Dilemma by Judith A. Reynolds, Ph.D., P.A.S., Divisional Equine Technical Specialist, ADM Alliance Nutrition .... In Webster's dictionary, dilemma is defined as "a predicament that apparently defies a satisfactory solution." Many owners of older horses can relate to this definition. Keeping an older horse feeling healthy and looking good seems to be the impossible mission for many people........

Equine Rehabilitation  “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” might be a cliché, but it certainly gets the point across when we are discussing equine rehabilitation. There are two situations that usually result in the need for extensive rehabilitation; when horses are not fed enough or when they are advanced in age and have dental and medical conditions that prevent normal eating behaviors........

Geriatric Horses ...A common sense approach to care, exercise and feeding of older equine athletes. by Gary D. Kaufman, D.V.M. ...The term, “geriatric,” by definition relates to the aged, or the process of aging, whether it pertains to humans or horses. In sports today, whether an athlete is “old” or not depends as much on the sport as it does on the actual age of the competitor........

Hard Keepers...Why? by Win Wolcott, President, Natural Glo, Willows, California...For horse owners, the term “hard keeper” signifies an animal which has difficulty maintaining its weight and/or condition. A much more common condition than many people realize, hard keepers are the result of one or more factors..........

Feeding Older Horses Suggestions from Research by Judy Reynolds, PhD., P.A.S.... Just because a horse is old does not mean it has to be thin and in poor health.....

Body Condition Scoring Guide Nutritional management plays a key role in maintaining maximum performance and productivity of horses. One tool, body condition scoring, can be easily adapted and utilized by all owners to manage the proper timing and the amount and type of supplemental feed needed to maximize performance.......

Products

SENIORGLO Premium Nutrition for Senior Horses is made with a fixed formulation using uniform, premium quality ingredients for a consistent, superior product. SENIORGLO combines NATURAL GLO®* stabilized rice bran, GROSTRONG® vitamins and minerals, soybean hulls and beet pulp (highly digestible fiber sources), and additional nutrients.

Patriot Senior Complete pelleted feed, including forage
 

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