Scooterlindy:

I would check w/your vet to see if they recommend anything specific when it comes to what kind of supplements you should be charitable your horses- there are tons of different combos out there that do different kinds of things for the joints, so your vet will be able to give you the right ingredients to look for.

The brand of supplement I like most is For-A-Flex. I use both a joint supplement from them and a probiotic from them and am very lucky with the consequences as is my vet who told me what I should be looking for. You can find this brand at http://www.horse.com but before starting anything check w/your vet.

S:

Cosequin ASU (ASU stands for avocado and soy unsaponafiable extract)… they have some science on the human side that says that ASU is beneficial, which is nice because there isn’t much actual science with most of the supplements out there. It’s more expensive but if you can afford it it is probably one of or the best product out there.

mcgraw_hill_fan62394:

have them checked by a vet, but try Cosequin, Actiflex Senior, MSM, Adequan I.M. , Joint Combo, SmartFlex, hope this helps ♥ you may need to check with your vet on the Adequan I.M.

Anita:

I am a fan of Corta-Flx HA. I currently have 2 horses on it. I had an elderly horse that did well for years on it, but when he got to a really advanced age (34) I felt like he needed more support. I questioned my vet if there was anything better, and he not compulsory Corta-Flx HA Rx Ultimate (which of course comes from the vet). There is the regular Rx formulation which is legal for competitions, and the Rx Ultimate that has herbs that will test positive and are illegal for competition. Since the ancient boy wasn’t competing, I tried the Rx Ultimate, and wow, it made a difference. The ancient boy cantered on the day I place him down (due to a tumor partially blocking his small intestine). I am a believer.

PaintHorseLover:

I would question your vet. X-rays make a huge difference in considering what joints are really affected and by what. My mare has pretty terrible arthritis in her fetlocks for a 12 year ancient, and her hocks are not perfect. My vet not compulsory that I use Adequan. It’s an IM injection of glucosamine. You have a loading dose of weekly for a month and then you give it once monthly. It is cheaper than any joint supplement I would be feeding my mare. Adequan is also proven to improve degenerative joint diseases like arthritis. It’s an simple shot to give and you don’t have to worry about your horse being paid all of it or charitable it daily.

The scary thing about supplements is that not each one is tested. The majority are made in other countries and have fillers like sawdust in them. The companies are not always truthful in their advertising and regularly the marks are incorrect on dosing. Cosequine is the only oral supplement that has been considered and it was establish that you would have to feed triple the not compulsory dose to get the levels listed in one dose. Studies also show that any supplement with HA in it is not going to be absorbed at all. HA is not absorbed by the digestive system; the only way to get it to the joints is an IV injection or by directly injecting into the joint.