case study: weight gain in a senior metabolic horse
Case Study: Weight Gain in a Senior Metabolic Horse Sophie Stratton, MSc | February 6, 2026

In August 2023, a diet evaluation was requested for a 46 year old Welsh/Quarter Horse gelding weighing 700 lb (320 kg) in Ontario, Canada. Reported health concerns included acute weight loss, free fecal water syndrome, dentition issues, Cushing's Disease and a...