Blog - Horse n Hay

Feeding Senior Horses: A Practical Guide to Diet, Weight, and Wellness

Practical senior-horse nutrition: dental care, forage quality, calories, protein, fiber, water, weight, supplements, tips.

Assess your horse's body condition score, interpret results, and adjust feeding to reach a healthy weight.

Is fescue safe for horses? Endophyte risks, toxicity signs, grazing limits, mowing height, rotation, testing, alternatives.

Seasonal feeding adjustments for winter and summer: tailor forage, calories, minerals, turnout and workload, and hydration.

Compare automatic waterers vs buckets for horse care: cost, reliability, hygiene, maintenance, safety, setup, and horse comfort.

Wait times after feeding for horses: safe exercise timing, feed types, intensity, colic risk, signs to watch, and routine tips.

Pre-sedation feeding: timing, withholding hay/grain, water rules, risk signals, and procedure-specific diet tips for horses.

Can horses safely eat lettuce or eggplant? Safety tips, serving sizes, risks, prep, and alternatives for horse care.

Can horses eat roses and daisies? Flower garden safety: toxicity by part, symptoms, pasture tips, safe alternatives, vet guidance.

Can horses eat sunflower seeds and plants? Safety, benefits, risks, dosage, and feeding tips for horse care.