What You Need To Know About Veteran Feed Balancers

In this article I would like to talk with you about different types of ingredients that you should be looking in popular horse feeds for senior horses. We all know that there are loads of different types of feed balancer formulations. There are feed balancers for horses that have medium to low workloads, there are feed balancers that are formulated for horses that are involved in competitive horse riding disciplines and that have very high workloads and of course, there are horse feed balancers for veteran horses.

Now, the main goal of this article is not to compare different types of feed balancer formulations, but instead give you an insight about what what specific ingredients you should be looking in veteran feed balancers and how those specific ingredients can help your elderly horse.

Pre and Pro Biotics

First of all you want to look for horse feed balancers that contain pre and pro biotics. Pre and pro biotics improve horse's digestion which lead to an increase of nutrient uptake. Veteran horses suffer from nutrient deficiencies and their digestive systems are not working as smoothly as they once did and as a horse owner you want to do whatever possibly can to make sure that your horse's digestive system works smoothly and efficiently.

Soya and Linseed Oils

In addition to pre and pro biotics, you also want to make sure that you look for veteran feed balancers that contain soya and linseed oils. These oils when combined with zinc promote a healthy skin and glossy coat.

Glucosamine and MSM

High quality veteran feed balancers contain above average levels of glucosamine and MSM. These two ingredients strengthen and support horse's joints. The fact is that the constant pounding and twisting of horse's joints leave them vulnerable to injury and you want to give your horse something that will minimize the risk of joint injury.