Helping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter
Clair Thunes, PhD
November 8, 2026
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.
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Smart storage of hay, feeds, meds, and gear can help keep horses safe, prevent waste, and reduce fire, pest, and injury risks in the barn.
Cold weather often brings unwanted weight loss in hard-keeping horses. Two experts offer advice on preventing this as we prepare for temperatures to drop.
Consider the reasons your horse needs to gain weight and learn how to help safely and effectively.
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Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD, shares how to help thin senior horses gain weight before winter in this podcast episode. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
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