HELP! Stiff 6 year old...joint supplements?

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My horse is a 6 year old irish sport horse (just turned 6). I've owned him since september and had no lameness problems apart from feeling a little stiff when starting work after being in the stable and occasionally wingalls on his hind legs after a one-day-event.

A couple of weeks ago another horse went out in his field (he's normally on individual turnout) and they played a lot and he had a few 'nicks' on one of his hind legs. He had a few weeks off as was 2/10ths lame. Then vet came out again and said he was 100% sound however he's had hind leg windgalls ever since that will not go away (tried magnetic boots, cool boots and is now on 24/7 turnout) and he feels stiffer when I first start riding him - after five minutes he's fine but he does start out feeling a bit stiff! The vet has said he's sound and he's back competing well so I was wondering if I should try some joint/mobility supplement or something to help get rid of the windgalls and ease his stiffness...any advice or supplement recommendations?!
 
My vet recommended Joint Right Supreme for my boy. He was slightly stiff on his n/s hind. He seems alot smoother and very springy behind.

Google horsesupplementsdirect.co.uk. May help, may not. PS my boy has just turned 15.
 
I would get an investigation - a 6 yr old shouldn't be showing signs of stiffness.
I realise it sounds over dramatic, and that you've had some historical evidence of things, but I would be a little concerned if he was mine.
 
I use Aviform Suppleaze Gold and find that it helps with my boy's arthritis. You can get a free sample to try and they have a 3 for 2 offer on at the moment when you buy Suppleaze Gold. Aviform are based in the UK and you can google them - think you can only buy the product direct from Aviform. I also use Dodson & Horrell Mobility herbal supplement alongside the Suppleaze Gold as it has Devil's Claw (a herbal pain reliever) and other herbal products that are meant to help with joint mobility.
 
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