Re: Old Horse

[Susan Evans Garlinghouse <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>]

Peggy, I think you're doing just fine but unless you're feeding quite a
bit of the Equine Senior and/or beet pulp, he might be a little short on
dry matter (bulk).  If the combined weight of the dry beet pulp and
Equine Senior is 12-14 pounds for a 900-1000 lb horse, you're probably
okay.  I've seen Sarah Ralston posting the last day or two, she would
know better than I.  If he can't chew long-stem hay, what about some
chopped hay?  You might also want to add some corn oil to the beet pulp
to increase the caloric density of his ration.

This isn't vital if it pinches the budget, but I happen to like adding
probiotics, I think older horses especially gain and hold their weight
better.  I like Fastrack, but that's just a personal preference.

Good luck with your senior citizen.

Susan G

peggy brush wrote:
> 
> This past weekend we rescued an older horse (mid 20's) who is about 400
> lbs. under weight.  He is unable to chew hay (no molers).  I have him on
> beet pulp, rolled oats, Equine Senior with I mix with some molasses and
> warm water.  We live in souther Wisconsin so I am tring to put some
> weight on him before it gets to cold.  We do have inside stalls so he
> can get out of the bad weather.  I am hesitant to but him out with our
> other horses since we have 2 'studdy' geldings.  Does anyone have any
> suggestion on feed?  I can do a lot but since we have a lot of other
> animals I do need to watch the budget.  (It seems we end up with a lot
> of critters in need of a home.)
> 
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