What Supplement to Give an Older Horse?
Updated: June 2026 · Rincón del Valle Team
Which supplement should I give an older horse?
For senior horses (18-20 years and older), joint supplements (chondroitin, glucosamine, MSM), digestive support with probiotics and prebiotics, and complete vitamin complexes are often useful. The specific choice and dosage are guided by a veterinarian based on the horse's condition, activity level, and any potential pathologies.
Joints
Chondroitin + glucosamine + MSM as a base. Some formats include hydrolyzed collagen or hyaluronic acid. Key nutritional support for horses in work or with osteoarthritis.
Digestive system
Probiotics and prebiotics help maintain a healthy gut flora in older horses, especially if they are receiving antibiotics or have a history of colic.
Complete vitamins
In winter or times of less sun exposure, complete vitamin complexes can compensate for deficiencies.
Important
The choice and dosage must be guided by a veterinarian. What is indicated here are general industry guidelines, not veterinary recommendations.
