Joint supplements- which ones work for your horse?

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As the title says really. I have an 18 year old ex racer who is a little stiff on his hocks and I've been feeding Kentucky joint liquid but after using the whole bottle I haven't seen a great difference. So, before I buy another bottle, can anyone recommend anything that might help? Has anyone used Hack up bespoke for joints?
 
Back with a bang said:
As the title says really. I have an 18 year old ex racer who is a little stiff on his hocks and I've been feeding Kentucky joint liquid but after using the whole bottle I haven't seen a great difference. So, before I buy another bottle, can anyone recommend anything that might help? Has anyone used Hack up bespoke for joints?
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Flexi Joint by equimins the only one which worked at out yard on 12 animals out of twelve improved.
 
Currently on Yumove equine & Dodson Harrell mobility.

I've just started him on Global Herbs Alphabute as I feel he's stiff in the mornings but having to introduce it gradually as very strong smell.

He's got bone spavins, he lives out all year round, unrugged and un clipped so can move around lots.
 
Sukistokes2 said:
I used Devils claw with success and am currently using turmeric on both myself and the horse. Works well on both of us. ;)
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Does Devils Claw actually help the joint or just act like a natural pain killer?
Genuine question! It's a whole lot cheaper than any other joint product on the market but I don't think it helps prevent deteriation of the joint does it?
 
LovesCobs said:
Ria flex, not had to repeat hock injections whilst using this
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I have used this as well brilliant stuff and if I needed a joint supplement again I would only use thisome, my mare had injections in the stifle and they lasted at most 3 months so I looked into joint supplements and ria flex was one of the best ones I could find at the time and she really did look so much better on it I think I used it for about 4 years until she was pts at 22.
 
Arthriaid. I feed at the loading dose as there was some research done that showed that there's a minimum level of glucosamine and chondroitin needed and most supplements at maintenance level don't deliver it. I can't remember what the levels were but I did look at the range of supplements available and calculated the feeding levels required and cost. Arthriaid worked out the best based on this. My horse has early DJD in his hocks and seems to be doing ok on it. He's been on box rest for a soft tissue injury for 8 weeks and hasn't stiffened up. He also has global herbs turmeric and cold pressed flax oil twice daily.
 
poiuytrewq said:
Does Devils Claw actually help the joint or just act like a natural pain killer?
Genuine question! It's a whole lot cheaper than any other joint product on the market but I don't think it helps prevent deteriation of the joint does it?
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I believe that there are some studies which show that boswellia can reduce deterioration in arthritis. It is also an anti-inflammatory analgesic. I personally have found it as effective as naproxen.
It is the active ingredient in Pegasus Naturebute.
 
I'm having success with boswellia and turmeric (with pepper and linseed oil) as anti inflammotories for arthritis.
Also feed cortaflex and apple cider vinegar.
 
Feedmark's Active seems to have helped mine. It's got boswellia and glucosamine in it. Also, Feedmark delivery is very quick!
 
Haphazardhacker said:
Does anyone know if I can feed devils claw and bosweilia?

Horse is currently on devils claw and Kentucky joint supplement, as well as cartrophen injections, but I would like to try bosweilia .
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I would drop the devil's claw. They both do the same. I think devil's claw may be a banned substance now if you compete.
 
i used cosequin on a previous horses this worked wonders but they have increased the price and also the amount you have to feed which does make it very expensive. Currently having the same problem ive tried many on the market and cant say ive seen a huge improvement with any. Currently just on glucosamine, even buying a tub of this is a minefield as they are all different.
 
Not totally relevant to the OP's situation, but others with more advanced arthritis to deal with should consider talking to their vet about 4cyte. It's a prescription edible gel that has amazing medical trials backing it up and has made a difference to my Welshie who has serious joint issues but is back out at parties again.
 
This is very interesting- any other experiences on Ria flex?
I own a 22 year old mare who is still competing at BD elementary, has had hocks injected once in the past and was on a glucosamine supplement sold by our local vets. However price has just increased by £30!!
I'm unable to feed devils claw as it is banned under lots of competition rules, and have been trying EquineAmerica Buteless but can't say I've noticed any real difference.
Any suggestions?
 
helenchat said:
This is very interesting- any other experiences on Ria flex?
I own a 22 year old mare who is still competing at BD elementary, has had hocks injected once in the past and was on a glucosamine supplement sold by our local vets. However price has just increased by £30!!
I'm unable to feed devils claw as it is banned under lots of competition rules, and have been trying EquineAmerica Buteless but can't say I've noticed any real difference.
Any suggestions?
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If you do a search for riaflex or joint supplement you'll find quite a few threads with different joint supplements people have found worked :)
 
I've tried the following:

Cosequin, Synequin, Maxavita, Riaflex, Suppleaze Gold, Cortaflex, EA Glucosamine and Gold Label Green-Lipped Mussel.

All used for at least 2-3 months on my eventer to combat OA caused by a horrific accident as a youngster. Nothing really worked and was ready to consign as a happy hack (albeit a lot of hacking as exercise most definitely helps horses with OA), then I tried Pernamax. Amazing stuff and he went back to competing very happily. I now use it on my ex-racer who has a dodgy hock at 9 and its made a huge difference to him as well. I've recommended to a lot of people I know and they all swear by it now. No idea what makes it work, and Maxavita is by the same people, with the same stuff in it but with added Glucosamine. I thought that was rubbish!! And the Gold Label Green-Lipped Mussel should have been the same thing but that didn't work either.

So no idea why I find pernamax so good but certainly the only thing I have tried that has worked. Good luck - its a minefield out there!!
 
Another vote for boswellia. My 19 dressage horse was starting to feel just not quite right. Vet found nothing. 2 weeks on boswellia and he's feeling fantastic and back to being his usual self. Also BD legal :)
 
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