Years of wear and tear can leave your older horse’s joints feeling stiff and uncomfortable, making it tough for him to enjoy his senior years. That’s why our SmartFlex Senior formulas were designed with increased levels of MSM and other ingredients to help keep older horses comfortable, putting the “gold” in golden years.
For seniors that are fully retired or still going out on non-competitive adventures, SmartFlex® Senior Pellets is a smart choice. This formula provides comprehensive joint support plus herbs like devil’s claw and boswellia to help manage discomfort. If your senior horse is actively competing, consider SmartFlex Senior Herb-Free Pellets, which provide high levels of key joint ingredients without any herbs.
If your older horse isn’t getting a full serving of grain, he may not be getting enough vitamins and minerals to meet his nutrient requirements. Luckily, you can help bridge those gaps with a multi-vitamin supplement. Here are a couple of reasons you should choose a multi-vitamin formula made just for seniors if you have an older horse:
• Senior horses may not synthesize B vitamins as efficiently as younger horses, so they may benefit from a multi -vitamin formula that provides them in higher levels.
• A senior horse’s immune system may not function as well as it used to, so increased levels of antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E may be helpful.
We have two multi-vitamin formulas designed especially for seniors: SmartVite Thrive Senior Pellets for seniors in light or no work and SmartVite Perform Senior Pellets for seniors in moderate to heavy work. Both formulas provide a selection of essential vitamins and minerals, including higher levels of B vitamins and the antioxidants vitamin E and vitamin C. In addition, SmartVite Perform Senior Pellets contain higher levels of the nutrients for horses in heavy exercise, like magnesium.
Older horses are particularly prone to endocrine problems, which may cause delayed shedding, excessive drinking, poor muscle tone, and a decline in overall appearance. Along with prescription medication and proper management, the right supplement can provide complementary support to help keep your senior healthy. SmartPituitary® Senior Pellets are a great way to help support normal function of the pituitary gland in aged horses. This comprehensive formula includes chasteberry for proper endocrine function, along with ingredients for immune system health, proper muscle development, and a healthy hair coat.
Many seniors can benefit from support in several key areas, including joint, hoof, digestion, and overall wellness. Luckily, giving your older horse all of the support he needs is easy with our senior multi-purpose supplements. In addition to providing joint ingredients to help alleviate the stiffness associated with aging, our two senior multi-purpose supplements include support for strong, healthy hooves and overall wellness.
SmartCombo™ Senior Pellets offer targeted support for seniors that are retired or in light work. They include joint ingredients to help alleviate the stiffness associated with aging, biotin and other nutrients to maintain healthy hooves, and omega 3 fatty acids to support overall wellness.
SmartCombo Senior Ultra Pellets provide a high level of support for older horses who are still in a moderate level of work, or any senior needing additional care and support. This formula provides ingredients to support joint health and help alleviate the stiffness associated with aging. It also includes researched ingredients for hindgut health, high levels of biotin and other key nutrients for strong hooves, and omega 3 fatty acids for overall wellness.
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