Are horses ever “too old” for supplements?
Nutritional supplements aren’t just for hard-charging, young equine athletes. Many older horses—even those living in peaceful retirement—can benefit from the boost a supplement can provide.
Here’s a look at some types of supplements that might be especially helpful to aging horses:
: A product designed to support joint health could help an older, arthritic horse feel less “creaky.” Most contain some combination of glucosamine, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate. Other common ingredients you may find listed on the label are methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), avocado/soybean extracts, yucca, boswellia and resveratrol.