How to Safely Put Weight on a Horse.

How to Fatten a Horse: 10 Tips for Underweight Horses

Is your horse too thin? If you can see their ribs or hip bones, it's a sign they need to gain weight and improve their physical condition.

Fattening a horse isn't just about feeding them more; it's about properly adjusting their diet, digestion, and management.

At X Generation Equestrian, we explain how to do it safely and effectively, with the support of specialized nutrition like PAVO.

Why is a horse underweight?

Before increasing the ration, it's important to identify the cause. A thin horse can be due to:

• Low energy or protein diet
• Intestinal parasites
• Dental problems
• Poor nutrient absorption
• Old age
• Metabolic diseases

A correct diagnosis is key to acting effectively.

10 tips for fattening a thin horse

1. Complete veterinary check-up: A blood and stool analysis can detect internal problems affecting weight.

2. Dental check-up: Poor chewing reduces nutrient absorption. Checking the mouth is essential.

3. Quality forage: Hay should be nutritious, clean, and easy to digest. It's the basis of the diet.

4. Constant access to forage: Horses need to eat many hours a day. Continuous forage promotes weight gain.

5. More pasture time: Fresh grass provides more energy and protein than hay.

6. Easy-to-digest feeds: Opt for feeds that provide energy without overloading the digestive system.

For example, options like PAVO EnergyControl or SportsFit help improve body condition progressively.

7. Add healthy fats: Fats are a very effective energy source.

Products like PAVO Performance or TopSport provide extra calories without increasing the volume of the ration.

8. Adjust the ration to work: A horse in training needs more energy. Adapt their feeding to their activity level.

9. Adequate protein intake: Essential for developing muscle mass.

In these cases, products like PAVO WeightLift, 18Plus, or PodoLac help improve body mass.

10. Take care of digestive health: A balanced digestive system improves nutrient absorption.

Ingredients like beet pulp, present in PAVO FibreBeet or SpeediBeet, provide slow-release energy and promote intestinal health.

What not to do to fatten a horse

Avoid resorting to large quantities of cereals like corn. Although they can cause rapid weight gain, they are difficult to digest and increase the risk of colic or digestive problems.

Keys for your horse to gain weight healthily

To fatten a horse correctly, you need:

• Quality forage
• Sufficient energy (fats and appropriate feeds)
• Good digestive health
• Stable management and routine

It's not about giving more quantity, but about giving better.

Discover products to fatten your horse

At X Generation Equestrian, you'll find a selection of PAVO products designed to improve your horse's body condition, digestion, and performance.

 Find the ideal product and improve their physical condition safely.

Conclusion:

Restoring a horse's weight requires consistency, a good diagnosis, and an adapted diet.

At X Generation Equestrian, we are committed to the horse's true well-being, combining knowledge, experience, and quality nutrition.