I know there's alot of posts on here but... Joint Supplements... what do you use?

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Hi guys,

I've got a 22yr old Selle Francais (TB type) who has only just started showing signs of stiffness in his hind quarters. I would like to put him on a supplement or feed before the winter sets in, but i have no idea where to start! There are so many out there! :confused:

Does anyone have any value-for-money supplements that have truely made a difference to their horses?! Any suggestions would be a massive help!

Thanks :)

Maxine

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Hi,

i currently use naf superflex which i have found keeps my boy quite supple (he is 18) however as has just had joints medicated i want to give him as much support as possible and have heard that riaflex is supposed to be excellent. May give it a try once superflex run out.

There are so many on the market it is hard to choose and from previos threads seems while some work well for some horses they dont for others so guess it trial and error.

Good luck x
 
My 19 year old mare is on Suppleze from Aviform.

http://www.aviform.co.uk/Store/Equine-Products/Joint-Care

I find its the only supplement that isn't packed with fillers and also reasonably priced (3 tubs costs me £40.00 and that's 3 months worth).

She came to me from my friend on the Suppleze, and in the month or so before I got her, she added Rosehips (from Feedmark) and noticed a huge difference again. So you might want to look at that.

She can't use cortaflex, as she's allergic to alfalfa, and to be honest I'd begrudge paying that price for what seems to be mainly alfalfa, dextrose (sugar) and other fillers.

I'm not a massive fan of the feel good 30 range either, although I will say that the Mobility and Joint + when I had my old Show Jumper on it, was the only thing that seemed to work...but it would work for a while then he'd revert back to being stiff. Wish I'd known about the Suppleze then.
 
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I used Cortaflex HA solution for ages but find it only works at the full dose for my horse, not the maintenance dose. I've recently swapped to Equimins flexijoint and have noticed a huge difference - to the horse and my finances!
 
I use synequin on mine right now (well to be more accurate his loaner feeds him it and I pay for it!). Have tried several others over the years (mobifor, cortaflex, invigorate) and found this to be the one that works best. Not the cheapest I'll admit, but online pharmacies do take a bit of the sting out of the price!
 
I've used a wide range of joint supplements over the years with a fair few different horses, some of which needed quite a lot of help to keep them on the road. I'm not one for supplementing for supplements sake, and really don't like adding masses of stuff to an already balanced feed. Consequently we only use things that work and that we've had good results with. We use Cortavet HA (through the vet), and have found it makes a huge difference to the older / jointy horses that are in serious work. We have found it to be the best of all we've tried.
Keeping horses sound is an art (especially at top end of sport), and is down to excellent management and understanding, as well as good nutrients, supplementation and a knowledgeable farrier. Joint supplements alone can't fix a broken horse, but they most certainly (in my opinion) can give them a real help in maintaining an active life, and limiting discomfort - you just need to get the best one that really does the job. Our horses work hard for us, and I think that they deserve some help towards keeping them mobile.

Would be interested to hear from anyone else who uses Cortaflex. It's taken me a far few products to get to it, and I wished I'd used it earlier. Has anyone got any views on feeding joint supplements as preventative measures in younger horses?
 
I've only tended to use joint supplements for horses later on in their careers (feel a bit guilty about this). It's difficult to know which to pick, but I looked into the Equine America range (they do quite a lot of stuff for joints), and their information states that the molecule size is smaller for their products so I went for them. I've actually used the liquid (think it absorbs quicker anyway / less powdery feed) and have used their Buteless paste at 3DE's, which have been fantastic for sore / tired horses after xc day. Wouldn't be without it in the lorry!
 
My vet recommended Joint FX and i've been using it for a year - difficult to tell results though as it's being used to help with trauma arthritis of the knee - be really intersted to hear if anybody else uses it????
 
Equine America 10,000 glucosamine with MSM.

But having just received an xray result showing that my horses arthritis has gone from a 'bony spur' to a moderate to severe arthritis and for the last three years he's been on it every day and to know of a horse whose been diagnosed as having juvenile arthritis at the age of four since being on it for the past three years has made me wonder if I'm chucking my money away.

That said if neither horse had been on it, what extent would the arthritis have taken over their bodies. Who knows.

This is a particular concern of mine. That you start these supplements but only have the manufacturers word for it that they work. You can never really prove to yourself whether they do or not and having that doubt in your mind you can never really justify taking them off it either. Catch 22 I reckon.
 
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I've used a wide range of joint supplements over the years with a fair few different horses, some of which needed quite a lot of help to keep them on the road. I'm not one for supplementing for supplements sake, and really don't like adding masses of stuff to an already balanced feed. Consequently we only use things that work and that we've had good results with. We use Cortavet HA (through the vet), and have found it makes a huge difference to the older / jointy horses that are in serious work. We have found it to be the best of all we've tried.
Keeping horses sound is an art (especially at top end of sport), and is down to excellent management and understanding, as well as good nutrients, supplementation and a knowledgeable farrier. Joint supplements alone can't fix a broken horse, but they most certainly (in my opinion) can give them a real help in maintaining an active life, and limiting discomfort - you just need to get the best one that really does the job. Our horses work hard for us, and I think that they deserve some help towards keeping them mobile.

Would be interested to hear from anyone else who uses Cortaflex. It's taken me a far few products to get to it, and I wished I'd used it earlier. Has anyone got any views on feeding joint supplements as preventative measures in younger horses?
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Well I have the young horse applecart 14 is talking about diagnosed at the age of 4 with DJD, he has been fed the correct level of glucosamine since he was a weanling on the advice at the vet. However after our devastating news I have swapped him onto Supplease Gold. He went away to be backed/produced for 8 months and was diagnosed the minute I brought him home.

So yes always thought it was a good idea to fed young horses joint supplements, not sure if this one did my lad any good.
 
I use Equimins Flexijoint

my 23 yo mare went from lame ( arthritis ) to sound.

my donkey22yo went from having trouble getting out of stable due to high step to coming out with no prob. I wouldnt use anything else.
Tries cortiflex HA worked out but equimins worked out allot cheaper and if anything she is better on it . They give you a money back guarentee

we have 6 horses on the yard who are on it . this pm was sent to me after a member her used it


Hi there,
A couple weeks ago you recommended equimins flexijoint to me for my arthritic mare.
Just wanted to say thanks!! It has made a massive difference. Way more so than the 2 sachets a day of danilon did! She started on the danilon when the devils relief she was on seemed to stop having much effect and tbh it hasn't really made much difference, she was still totally lame just in the field, and I have been debating THAT decision.
But!! She has been on the flexijoint about 2 weeks now and she's gone from trotting like a cripple to only just noticeably lame which is fine for her, she's retired and I just want her to be comfortable to potter round the field.

She travelled to her new home like a beaut and of course had a hooley round in the field so she's probably sore from that, but she looked ok doing it and didn't seem in pain. When she's settled I'm thinking of taking the danilon down to 1 a day and see if it makes any difference, I doubt it will and there's no point pumping her with stuff she doesn't need.

So... Sorry for the essay!! The short story is thanks tons for the recommendation! Xxxx
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Micronised linseed does the job for me (as well as improving gut muculage and coat condition).

I also use turmeric.

Herbs for general good health (detoxing and circulation)

I'd consider using Global Herbs' products if that didn't cut it.

I'm not a fan of joint supplements as many of them contain animal products and I can't feed a herbivore that.

I'm more of the concept of the diet being right as a whole.
 
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