Feeding the older horse

Horses are living longer mainly due to their evolution from working animals to pleasure animals and advances in equine medicine. As the horse gets older various physiological changes occur that require careful management.

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Introduction: Feeding the older horse

When is a horse considered to be old or 'geriatric'?

Why and when should I change my ageing horse's diet?

What happens if my horse has dental problems?

What happens if my horse suffers from either liver or kidney failure?

My horse's general health is good, so what kind of diet should I feed?

What other factors may affect my ageing horse?

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