2006-07-09 15:04:04 · 7 answers · asked by <3 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
depends on the individual and how it has been taken care of most of its life. Have the horse vet checked completely and ask the same question and he can give you a better answer. Usually it has a lot to do with their teeth and just like us as they get older their metablism slows down and they don't need as much fat in their diet. I would say have your vet tell you also read the info on the bag of feed. Usually feed for senior horses are pellets so they don.t have to chew as hard due to their teeth getting smooth. I have seen horses as young as 16 on senior feed and then it is a good idea when they turn 20 it would be good and don't give them stemie hay either.
2006-07-09 18:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by KATHY P S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no magic age when a horse is considered "Senior". The best answer is when a horse can no longer chew hay or pasture efficiently and/or their condition seems to be dropping off, possibly due to less efficient digestion of nutrients. Some horses are “senior” at 20 and some may be 30 before they need a senior ration.
When an older horse's condition seems to be dropping, when they start balling up and spitting out part of their hay, or when they have lost a significant number of teeth, then they may benefit from a good "senior" ration.
2006-07-10 01:20:05 · answer #2 · answered by PasoFino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judge by the shape, and condition of the horse. Generally they need senior food by the time they are about 20 years old.
2006-07-10 00:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Fancy♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the horse. the special thing about senior feed is that it is easier to digest and has more energy since they dont have as much naturally anymore. as soon as your horse starts to look or act old, it can go on senior feed. since they can live to be 35, i wouldnt start a senior feed until 20-25. but a vet can be a better judge of your individual horse.
2006-07-09 22:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by jazzmyn_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends largely on the horse. I would ask your vet. General rule of thumb is 13-15 yo.
2006-07-09 22:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by pudgysquirrelenterprises 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no real age for it. as long as the horse benefits from it, then it is ok. take the time to adjust your horses system to the feed first because it is rich and he can gain weight from it.
2006-07-09 22:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't put an age on it. you judge by his body shape and condition
2006-07-09 22:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by one hot mamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋