As a general rule, senior feeds usually become appropriate for horses when they reach the age of 15. That said, however, it’s possible that a much younger horse with digestive and nutritional challenges will benefit from senior feed. Is senior feed good for horses? Senior feeds are formulated for the Read more…
Alternatives to Traditional Hay Adding beet pulp to your horse’s morning meal is one popular way to help them maintain their weight and control their rate of grain consumption. Beet pulp is available with or sans added molasses and its soft texture makes it easy for toothless horses to consume. Read more…
Offer free-choice vitamin/mineral mix designed for horses eating grass hay. If the horse cannot eat hay (leaves wads of hay by feeder): Assure high quality sources of protein, vitamins and minerals. If the horse cannot chew well, one can make a slurry of complete (and/or) extruded feed. Feed at least Read more…
What to do if Your Horse Dies Burial. If you own your own land, burial may be an option for you. Burning. This can be done, but we don’t recommend it! Cremation. You may be able to have your horse cremated, but this may cost anywhere from $500 – $1,500. Read more…
Listed below are some forage “substitutes” that can safely be incorporated into horse rations to provide the necessary fibre. Haylage, Grass Silage and Preservatives. “Complete” Concentrates. Hay Cubes. Straw. Beet Pulp. Wheat Bran. Rice Bran. Lawn Clippings/Garden Refuse. What can you feed a horse if no hay? Six Hay Alternatives Read more…
A typical ration for a 1000 lb horse might consist of free access to top quality hay, preferably a straight grass or grass/alfalfa mix or pasture, plus 2 to 8 lbs of a feed designed for old horses, plus free choice water and salt. Do older horses need more food? Read more…
At what age should a horse start on senior feed? A: There’s no correct age to start using a senior feed. Some horses never need a senior feed even into their late 20s, while others benefit from a senior feed in their early teen years. When should I give my Read more…
Help Your Horse Sleep Better Turn off the lights. Horses who are used to falling asleep outside in the darkness may have trouble snoozing if they’re moved to brightly lit stalls. Provide ample bedding. Keep it quiet. Stable horses in congenial groups. Don’t miss out! How does a horse go Read more…
Senior horses who are barely ridden (if ever) shouldn’t have grain, as it will introduce too many carbohydrates into their systems and cause digestive health issues, weight gain, etc. Horses on high quality pasture for most of the day will not need extra grain. Do senior horses need grain? Typically, Read more…
Horse Training Cost Riding lessons are $35 to $75 per hour for regular lessons, while private lessons cost $50 per hour. So, you need to calculate $2,400 per year for this purpose. How much is a horse that is trained? Horses can cost anywhere from $500 to $3,000 depending on Read more…