Horses like us are different in age of human beings, the age does not match the age. With careful management and a little insight, veteran horses can live longer and more productive lives. Protect your veteran horses with good nutrition, old things, require much more protein and fat than middle age, they also need access to high quality fibers.
Please make sure that the hay they have is of good quality and not mature. Elderly animals can not chew foods efficiently. Complete pellets for good quality beet pulp, alfalfa pellets or old horse add oil and make mash, it is easy to eat and digest. Pay attention to your animal's weight. Obesity horses have the risk of all kinds of diseases as well as low weight horses. The impact of diet on our own health is undoubtedly the same for horses.
Looking at your horse's teeth, any kind of pain related to your mouth will hinder the horse to eat. They should undergo regular examination with qualified veterinarians or horse dentists.
Recommended for older horses twice a year. Please add water to the bait to prevent chalk. Please check your horse's hooves on a regular basis. Because bad hoof care is the danger of older horses, your Fourier should be able to warn you of any changes.
If your old age horse is still capable and you are happy to go on a short ride, the exercise will help keep them well. We strongly recommend that you put the elderly horse out. You increase your interest in life and keep them movable. If they suffer from one of degenerative joint diseases, add a small amount of Bute to the feed and if in doubt please check with your veterinarian.
Regular worms and vaccination programs are essential for older horses, as for young horses. Be proactive; please plan your date in advance. Comfort is essential for maintenance and maintenance of old horses. Weather, old horses, when weather is bad we lose the condition soon and access to decent rugs and outdoor evacuation centers is essential for old horses. The same rules apply to warmer weather, access to the same shade and clean water, summer rugs help prevent horse dive. For example, if there is any change in your horse, such as sudden weight loss, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or he does not look right for you. There is no reason for your horse to live in ripe old age, being alert, observing behavior with your intuition, keeping him / her comfortable and enjoying your time together .
