Equine Senior®

Horse Feed

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Equine Senior horse feed was formulated to provide owners with a complete feed that furnishes optimum nutrition for the older less efficient metabolic systems, to insure a lengthy and contented life. The feed is made up of pre-processed alfalfa and grain products that are high in nutrients and more easily digested by older horses than whole grain feeds, loose hay or pasture.

Recommended For:

Older Horses, especially those that may be losing weight due to poor nutrient absorption, dental problems or no teeth at all.

Feeding Directions:

• Equine Senior horse feed by Purina Mills is a specifically formulated horse feed which addresses the special nutritional needs of older horses with less efficient metabolic systems
• It can be fed as a complete feed by itself or in a combination with pasture or hay. All-in-One pre-processed pelleted and patented extruded pre-cooked feed form
• Equine Senior horse feed may be fed as a complete feed because it is formulated with high quality roughage. You may also feed with hay or pasture per directions
• Winter feedingIn winter, the amount fed may need to be increased by about 10% to 15% to offset increased body heat losses
• HaySmall amounts (4-5 pounds per day) of good quality hay may be fed along with the feed. The amount of Equine Senior horse feed can be reduced about one pound for each 2 pounds of hay fed.
• In cases of extreme teeth problems or no teeth at all, Equine Senior horse feed may be mixed with warm or cold water to make a soft mash or soup. Allow it to sit for five minutes until mash from water can be adjusted to the horse's preference.
• Do not feed free-choice
• Feed at regular times (at least twice daily). When feeding rates exceed 1% of body weight, three daily feedings is preferred
• Any feed changes should be made gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days
• Changes in the rate of feeding should not exceed one pound per day for each horse
• Feed according to the recommended amounts shown. For more specific feeding recommendations contact a Purina Mills representative
• Feed along with at least 1-1.5% of horse's body weight of good quality hay or the equivalent in pasture to make a complete ration (hay and pasture are optional when feeding Equine Family or other complete feeds with roughage included)
• Have plenty of fresh, clean water available at all times
• Prevent the rapid eating by the horse of any feed stuffs
• Store feed in a dry, well-ventilated area protected from rodents and insects
• Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may cause illness or death
• This product to be fed to the animal species as directed on the label
• In addition to nutritional care and consultation, be sure to make regular veterinary checkups and farrier appointments part of your horse wellness program
• Click here to use the Purina Mills Feeding Calculator