How long (very roughly) does it take suppliments to kick in?

[sandi_84]

For example joint suppliments in an older (20s) horse. When roughly would you expect to see improvements etc.

Would you start to suppliment as problems arise in a younger horse as it ages or would you start them on something early, before joint problems rear their ugly head?

I was talking to my OH about it the other day because I was wondering what if anything to give the oldie I'm going to provide a retirement home for with a view to looking after my boy as he gets older.

 

[khalswitz]

For example joint suppliments in an older (20s) horse. When roughly would you expect to see improvements etc.

Would you start to suppliment as problems arise in a younger horse as it ages or would you start them on something early, before joint problems rear their ugly head?

I was talking to my OH about it the other day because I was wondering what if anything to give the oldie I'm going to provide a retirement home for with a view to looking after my boy as he gets older.

Depends on the supp. A yea sacc supp for stomach upset I'd expect to see a difference in a week or so, a joint supp I'd expect to see a difference in three weeks, one for hoof growth maybe six weeks and probably similar for a general vit/min or a calmer tbh...

 

[sandi_84]

Sorry forgot to reply to say thank you earlier! So thank you