I am wanting to switch to a senior feed, any feed back?

CanChacer · 11-11-2005, 08:28 AM

I have a 21 year old appendix mare that needs the calories, I was told that I f I feed a sr. feed I wont have to feed her the extra sr. sups and probiotic's. She is a big girl and an average keeper I just don't want her to loose any weight switching feeds. She is currently on a 12% protein and a 7% fat ( supper horse).

what age should you switch to a sr. how young is too young?

alihspharaoh · 11-11-2005, 08:34 AM

I would recommend Seminole Senior. Since you are in Florida, you should be able to find it there. They only ship in the southeast. It is an awesome feed. I have switched all my horses over to Seminole, and it was the best thing I could have done.

ThorArb · 11-11-2005, 08:48 AM

I agree, I love the Seminole feeds. A horse is only as old as you make them out to be... What made you think she needs the senior feed over what she is already eating? I know a 37yr old horse that is STILL eating the same feed since he was 9!

And he is in great shape.

Just because she would be on senior feed would not mean that she wouldnt still need extra supplements. As always, for the best advice, ask your local vet who has experience and knows your mare. The both of you could make a better decision than what we could tell you.

Brittany

Horse_Orderly · 11-11-2005, 10:08 AM

I had my 20 something guy on senior feed and it was too rich in protein for him. His urine was so concentrated. That's something else to think about.

11-11-2005, 08:28 AM
CanChacer Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palmetto,Fl. Posts: 64	I am wanting to switch to a senior feed, any feed back? I have a 21 year old appendix mare that needs the calories, I was told that I f I feed a sr. feed I wont have to feed her the extra sr. sups and probiotic's. She is a big girl and an average keeper I just don't want her to loose any weight switching feeds. She is currently on a 12% protein and a 7% fat ( supper horse). what age should you switch to a sr. how young is too young?

11-11-2005, 08:34 AM
alihspharaoh Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 892	I would recommend Seminole Senior. Since you are in Florida, you should be able to find it there. They only ship in the southeast. It is an awesome feed. I have switched all my horses over to Seminole, and it was the best thing I could have done. __________________ I believe you have my stapler.

11-11-2005, 08:48 AM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,965	I agree, I love the Seminole feeds. A horse is only as old as you make them out to be... What made you think she needs the senior feed over what she is already eating? I know a 37yr old horse that is STILL eating the same feed since he was 9! And he is in great shape. Just because she would be on senior feed would not mean that she wouldnt still need extra supplements. As always, for the best advice, ask your local vet who has experience and knows your mare. The both of you could make a better decision than what we could tell you. Brittany __________________ Proud owner of Dixie (04 QH mare), Dezi (06 App filly), Togan (88 QH gelding)

11-11-2005, 10:08 AM
Horse_Orderly Started Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,317	I had my 20 something guy on senior feed and it was too rich in protein for him. His urine was so concentrated. That's something else to think about.