Guys, I need your advice

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This has been done loads before, but i really need your advice.

I need a super-super strong joint supplement, but not cortaflex as the molecules are too big for the horse to absorb.

It can be in any form eg. powder/oil/pellet etc.
I just need a really strong one, one that really works would be extrememly useful
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Price isnt too important at the moment, as we just need to be sure we can get the one that will give the best preformance.

so please guys, your advice?
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I have to say, I had my IDxTB mare on Cortaflex for years and then when my friend started working for TopSpec I tried their 10:10 joint supplement. I have noticed a huge difference in how supple she is through her whole body, and she never comes out feeling a bit stiff which could happen in the past (she is 14 now).

Because of this, I have put Grace on it too, as a preventative measure more than anything. But I have been very very impressed.
 
molecules or not I have to confess speaking as a person who was working in a london stables where the horses had no turn out al all, that cortaflex seemed to make significant difference to theose of the horses that were on it. I have tried several cheaper versions since but none has had the same effect.
 
So cortaflex is small enough to be absorbed? I was told differently, but it is nice to be proved wrong
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I am quite the joint supplement dunce, never had real reason to use one before
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My 13 yr old Eventing mare's on Cortaflex, to help with stiff hocks, but its quite expensive, although imho definitely worth it..
 
Joint supplements are tricky, what works on one horse won't necessarily work on another.

Having said that, the ones that seem to be effective on a wide range of horses and come highly recommended from a similarly wide range of owners are a) Aviform Suppleaze Gold (also v. good v.f.m.) and b) Equistro Flexadin.
 
Hi,
Ad looks great, although with his age you are prob aiming for someone looking for a school master so I would prob give more details about how well behaved at comps, how easy to look after etc.
I have recently sold a nice horse via h&h (online ad only)
good luck
 
I use a relatively cheap one (vet vits superflex - £18 for 2 months supply), but fortunately at the moment am using for maintenance only, and not because either of them are particularly stiff. If horse had a specific problem I would probably start back on Cortaflex which I have used before.

Give us a few more details, is it a young horse or midle aged, issues or just for preventative measure ????

Fiona
 
I sought advice from the great mary bromily when my horse was having problems that no vet could identify (she was an old family friend). She recommended cortaflex HA and said it was imperative to use the liquid version as this was more easily absorbed. Mary is in her 80s now but is/was the leader in her field and treated all the top racehorses and americans even travelled her over there to treat their horses so she must have a good idea. Hope it helps
 
As others have said one of the things Cortalex is marketed on is that it doesn't contain large Glucosamine or Chondroitin (sp??) molecules which aren't as easily absorbed by the horse. Instead it contains the components of those molecules which can be absorbed. Something like that anyway.

I've got my mare on Cortaflex and I have noticed a difference especially at first when she was on 2 scoops a day. She has arthritis. She's now down to 1 scoop a day and is fine. Looking very sound in fact. However, it may be in the colder months I have to up her dose or give her something stronger or give bute. Unfortunately her problem isn't just joint related as she has arthritis in her coffin joint and navicular bursar (I think that's the right description) therefore it's less a case of keeping joints moving freely and more easing any pain/discomfort in her feet.

Aviform has been recommended to me as apparently it contains Devil's Claw as well as (i presume) glucosamine. I may give it a try.

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Synequin. It is expensive though. I used to get it when i could claim on insurance but, alas, can't afford it anymore. Would thoroughly reccomend it though. Helped my crippled-with-bone-spavin-nag a lot
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Back in the day, I used synequin very effectively with a then 15 yo int horse with spavins behind - I am not sure if it has been superseded, but 5 yrs ago was best on the market according to my vets. Best thing to do is check the ingredients and contents lists very carefully - you want as much active ingredient as possible in there...
 
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