Life Stages

Mature Horses

The point in which a horse is considered mature is very subjective. However, most academic and breed associations consider that a horse is considered mature at the end of the fifth year. Whether your mature horse is 5 or 15 years old, the nutritional goal is the same; supply him with the essential nutrients needed to support his health and performance.

Here are a few nutritional tips for horses at maintenance:

• An 1100-lb mature horse at maintenance typically requires about 16.7 megacalories (Mcal) of energy per day to maintain condition.
• Good quality grass and alfalfa hay contain approximately 0.95 and 1.1 Mcal per pound, respectively. Thus, it is easy to meet energy requirements by feeding between 15-17 pounds of hay per day.
• Certain essential nutrients are not supplied by forage alone, especially copper and zinc. Nutrients such as vitamin E and A (rapidly degraded when the plant is harvested) can be low in baled hay. The bioavailable vitamins and minerals in Gro 'n Win® will ensure your animal's forage based diet is supplemented with the essential nutrients.

Gro 'n Win® is the perfect feeding option for mature horses. The low feeding rate and low calories help fend off unwanted obesity concerns, which instigate other health issues. Other health concerns for mature horses are laminitis, insulin resistance, obesity, Equine Cushing's disease (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) and colic.

Gro 'n Win® for Mature Maintenance Horses

Gro 'n Win® is an excellent choice for your mature maintenance horse or pony. Gro 'n Win® is formulated to provide the essential nutrients missing in forage-based diets. The Gro 'n Win® formulation which is low-calorie, low-starch and sugar, and low-glycemic helps your mature horse maintain a healthy metabolism. The excellent amino acid supply supports muscle tone and condition while the increased biotin supports hoof health and integrity.