anyone know of a joint supplement that works???

[el_Snowflakes]

Hi all,

My mare is 14 years old and in good health, her joints do crack sometimes but i have been reassured by chiropracter that this is just 'dry clicking' and nothing to worry about. I would like to give her a supplement to keep her joints mobile and in great condition so we can carry on hacking & jumping for many years. Has anyone used a supplement that they feel has benefitted the horse in this way?..... (must be non- heating!) Also, how often do u guys lunge your horses? I like to lunge mine sometimes to keep her fit but i worry about excess strain on joints?

 

[NeedNewHorse]

There is alot of information on this forum on joint supplements. What works for some horses doesn't seem to have the same effect for others!


Personally as a preventative I use Suppleaze gold as it came out very popular on here with users and as it's a good price too so I thought I would go with that one - Plus I like the people on the end of the phone lol. However others will swear by different brands - There is actually a really good post by someone who did a price comparison on all the JP's I think it was called Aprils Analysis or something - worth checking out if you can find it.

Goodluck! (it's a bit of a minefild!)

x

 

[Thursday]

My mare has clicky joints. I use something that you may laugh at but really works with her and she hardly clicks at all now: Apple Cider Vinegar! I give her about 50ml (or thereabnouts) per day in her feed and I saw a difference in say 3-4 weeks. I get mine in Tesco and its €1.99 I think and I go through 3 bottles a week for 2 horses (although one horse gets 150ml per day so you might only use 1-2?). Give it a try! It really works!!

Re lunging: I lunge about once a week jsut to give them something different to do and there are no effects on their joints. I prefer to lunger on a 15-20m circle.

 

[maggiesmum]

Suppleaze aviform gold, its fab, it works and it doesn't break the bank.

 

[Mearas]

Try Immunall, expensive but really brilliant.

 

[monstermunch]

I use Riaflex Complete and 50:50 on one horse as a preventative and on the other who has issues. Fantastic customer service and very informative website. One of the best products I have found and made a real diference on my veteran. www.riaflex-equine.co.uk.
I think there is a compariaon sheet somewhere on this forum which is worth checking out.

 

[el_Snowflakes]

I use Riaflex Complete and 50:50 on one horse as a preventative and on the other who has issues. Fantastic customer service and very informative website. One of the best products I have found and made a real diference on my veteran. www.riaflex-equine.co.uk.
I think there is a compariaon sheet somewhere on this forum which is worth checking out.

ooh thanks monstermunch! any ideas where it is?

 

[bensonthewonderhorse]

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory so a really good start for protecting joints, I use NAF linseed or omega oils, (unfortunately you get what you pay for with oils). Also I would swear that cortaflex gave my arthritic pony another two years to his life and we could see very quickly if he ran out of it.