Winter is a tough time for our older horses so if your long time friend is ‘getting on a bit’ here’s a check list that will give those oldies a leg up this winter.
Diet
Diet is probably one of the first things to consider as animals burn energy in order to keep warm so we need to increase their feed as the temperatures drop. Coastal grasses will lose much nutritional value during winter which is another reason why we should increase our horses’ normal diet. Protein supplements are essential and there are many available at your produce merchant, products like gum nuts, designed for aged horses and ponies and specifically formulated to address the challenges of old age.
Another supplement from your vet is Epiitalis® Forte, it’s designed to aid in joint health and improves joint function and mobility. Many horses can potentially benefit from Epiitalis® from high performance horses, working horses, pleasure horses, but it’s a great help for the old pensioners in the paddock.
