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Should a 30 year old horse be so thin her ribs are showing and her hip bones are protruding?
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∙ 11y ago
It is impossible to answer this question without knowing the history and medical condition of the horse in question.
However, while it is generally more difficult to maintain a horse's weight as it grows older, good condition can be achieved with an appropriate diet, assuming that there are no underlying medical conditions.
The first step is to call in an equine veterinarian to determine this.
One cause of weight lossthat is easily addressed is poor teeth. Horses' teeth require attention throughout their lives, and particularly as they grow older, to ensure they can chew their food effectively.
Older horses may also have less effective intestinal activity. A feed or supplement that enhances the beneficial flora in the gut can help to increase the horse's ability to derive all the nutrients from its food.
Finally, many horses are prone to habitual behaviours, such as pacing, weaving etc., which effectively melt the weight off them regardless of how well they are fed.
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