AS THE DAYS shorten and temperatures drop, factors such as time spent stabled and slower grass growth will have an impact on any horse's feeding regime. But how do winter changes affect veterans specifically, and how does each animal's lifestyle add to the elements that must be considered by the owner?
Feeding active veterans
As grazing quality declines during the winter months, supplementary forage and a greater reliance on bucket feed is necessary to help keep older horses at their ideal body weights.
As horses and ponies age, their digestive systems become less efficient. This can make them more prone to losing weight
