You know the type if you’ve ever had one. The picky eater that plays with his grain unless it’s exactly the right combination of toppers and supplements; the horse who always has a faint hint of ribs showing despite the loads of hay you shovel into his stall every day. Let’s take a look at some techniques you can use to put the pounds back on a so-called hard keeper.
Note: A veterinary check is always advised first to rule out any medical or dental issues that may be causing your horse’s weight loss. For the purpose of this article, we’ll assume that the vet has declared him in perfect health and there is no underlying health problem.