Senior horses may tend to eat less and rest more due to their advancing age. Their digestive systems also work less efficiently, and they struggle to chew food properly. As a result, senior horses may not be getting the nutrition needed for good health and weight gain.
Weight gain can be achieved most effectively by feeding a senior feed, with extra protein, vitamins, and minerals added in. Senior feeds are also higher in long fiber which is very beneficial for senior horses' teeth and digestive health.