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Senior Horse Supplements

Posted on November 10, 2010 by SmartPak — 2 Comments ↓

With a sound nutritional program, many horses can enjoy normal activities and even competition well into their senior years. Older horses need nutritional support in three areas, and SmartPak has the right supplements to meet all of their needs.

#1: Weight Maintenance & Digestive Support

SmartGain 4®
As Low As: $27.95
(270 reviews)
Focus SR
As Low As: $22.95
(46 reviews)
If your senior horse is losing weight, improve his body condition with supplements that contain Probiotics and Prebiotics for better digestive function, as well as healthy fats and critical amino acids for muscle tone and weight gain. Focus SR (#10032, $18.40) provides a daily serving of SOURCE micronutrients. SmartGain 4 (#14505, $25.60) offers four-way support, including Fenugreek for appetite stimulation. For senior horses in good weight, consider digestive support from the products in our post on digestive support.

#2: Antioxidants & Immune Support

SmartProtect® Ultra
 $0.00
(18 reviews)
Your senior horse may be more prone to illness or slower to heal from injury. As horses age, many need supplemental antioxidants like Vitamin C, along with other ingredients that support tissue health and the immune system. SmartProtect Ultra (#16316, $33.75) provides immune support with antioxidants, bioflavonoids, and herbs.

#3: Joint Support

Recovery EQ
As Low As: $49.95
(139 reviews)
Senior Flex
As Low As: $31.95
(124 reviews)
Many older horses lose mobility due to stiffness and soreness. A joint supplement can support the health of your senior’s joint tissues and fight the inflammation that causes day-to-day discomfort. Senior Flex (#11817, $28.60) provides a combination of Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate, MSM, Yucca, and Ester C. Recovery EQ (#11689, $44.80) provides a powerful dose of Glucosamine and MSM, plus potent antioxidants.

3-in-1 Support

SmartFlex® Senior Pellets
As Low As: $35.95
(812 reviews)
SmartFlex Senior (#17472, $31.60) supports older horses in the all three areas! Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate, HA and MSM aid in joint function, while Devil’s Claw, Bromelain and Phenylalanine manage discomfort. Prebiotics, Probiotics and digestive enzymes support digestion and weight maintenance. Vitamin C and Super Oxide Dismutase provide immune support and protection from free radicals.

Products from this blog

Focus SR
As Low As: $22.95
(46 reviews)
SmartGain 4®
As Low As: $27.95
(270 reviews)
SmartProtect® Ultra
 $0.00
(18 reviews)
Senior Flex
As Low As: $31.95
(124 reviews)
Recovery EQ
As Low As: $49.95
(139 reviews)
SmartFlex® Senior Pellets
As Low As: $35.95
(812 reviews)
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SmartPak Equine was founded by riders and horse owners for riders and horse owners. We ride and show Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Polo, Equitation, Eventing, and Reining. We’ve logged many miles trail riding through New England’s rolling hills and the tough shrubs of Chaparral country. Our extended families include Hanoverians, Oldenburgs, Quarter Horses, Selle Français, Thoroughbreds, Lipizzans, Trakehners, Arabs, Morgans and Appaloosas. Horses, horse care and horsemanship are our passion. We got our start in 1999, with the purpose of simplifying the administration of nutritional supplements and medications to horses. Our patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system has been adopted by thousands of barns and horse owners across the country, who value knowing that their supplements will be fed correctly. The SmartPak system has been embraced by riders from all disciplines and all levels, including many Olympic medalists. In addition to the SmartPak supplement system, we offer a broad line of horse health, show apparel, tack, dog supplies, and equine and canine pharmacy items sold through our catalogs and here on our website.

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2 comments on “Senior Horse Supplements”
  1. Lisa Serad says:
    November 10, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Have you thought about a supplement for seniors that are easy keepers? I have my horse on SmartPak senior, but after reading there are ingredients to support weight maintenance, I’m thinking that I should take him off that, because I keep trying to get weight off him…

    Reply
  2. Susan McCarthy says:
    March 16, 2011 at 11:05 am

    I’ve just switched my 18-yr old quarter horse mare with Cushings to a Senior food. I’m nervous about the dietary change. Is there a Senior feed that you would recommend?

    Reply

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