Chance has gained almost 1000 lbs in over a year and he could still use a few pounds.  He lost wait quickly when he became sick.

Chance also has some factors that put him at a higher rate of weight loss and an increased difficulty maintaining and gaining weight.

• he is a senior horse
• a thoroughbred
• a cribber
• had an injury which caused him to not run around as much thus losing muscle mass

I slowly upped over the last year, with advisement from a nutritional specialist (her information is at the end of the post along with the name of her book which I found extremely helpful) and my vet, his feed from 3qt twice a day to 11qt twice a day.

Chance’s current regiment includes:

AM:

• Two 4qt scoops of Nutrina Safe Choice Senior feed
• One 3qt scoop of Timothy and Alfalfa pelleted mix
• I add his supplements
  • 2 scoops of Body Sore (All natural supplement)
  • 2 scoops of Cervical Formula (All natural supplement)
• I mix it all together with warm water so that it is sloppy (this makes it easier for him to eat at his age and lessens the chance of choking.  Plus, it helps keep him hydrated especially in the winter when he is less inclined to drink as much water).

PM:

• Two 4qt scoops of Nutrina Safe Choice Senior feed
• One 3qt scoop of Timothy and Alfalfa pelleted mix
• I add his supplements
  • 1 Smartpak (Senior Formula, Immune Booster, and Vitamin C)
  • 2 scoops of DuraLactin (All natural anti-inflammatory and pain reducer derived from cow’s milk also called MicroLactin)
  • 2 scoops of Body Sore (All natural supplement)
  • 2 scoops of Cervical Formula (All natural supplement)
• I add about 5 flakes of hay (Alfalfa mix)
• Two 3qt scoops of hay stretcher in a separate feed bucket for snacking through the night

(Chance’s feed before adding water)

I also make sure that he eats his feed from a bucket on the ground.  According to my vet it is the best way for a horse to eat.

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Here are Some Nutrition Resources

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