Information Ingredients Dosing Testimonial Related Articles Combine our best Joint Supplements to build and protect your horse's ligaments, tendons and connective tissues. Joint Support provides high therapeutic levels of MSM, Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulphate, Manganese, Copper and Zinc, while our Omega-3 product is an easy-to-use, no mess, dry powder - a simple way to supplement this essential fatty acid. Joint Support: CHONDROITIN SULPHATE is a structural component of joint cartilage. The structure of chondroitin sulphate in cartilage gives cartilage much of its compression resistance, providing shock absorption within the joint. Loss of chondroitin sulphate in cartilage may lead to osteoarthritis. GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE forms the backbone of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the building blocks of cartilage and other connective tissue. MSM is a source of the mineral sulphur, required for the formation of cross-bridges between collagen molecules. These add strength and stability to the structure of collagen rich ligaments, tendons and joint tissues. Glucosamine functions better when there is an adequate source of sulphur. MANGANESE is a trace mineral that is required by the body for the production of chondroitin sulphates, important in maintaining normal joint cartilage and repairing cartilage. Dietary deficiencies of manganese may result in the abnormal development of bones and joints, and impaired ability to make and repair joint cartilage. COPPER is a trace mineral which is required for the production of normal connective tissue, including tendons, ligaments and cartilage joint lining. Copper deficiency has been indicated in developmental bone disease, including osteochondrosis dessicans. Dietary deficiency of copper may result in bone and joint disease, and tendon and ligament problems. ZINC is a trace mineral needed in bone and joint health. Zinc is part of antioxident enzymes in the body which neutralise free radicals before they can damage normal body tissue. Joint Support: One level scoop (30g) treats a 500kg horse. For foals, miniatures and small ponies please download our 'Supplementation Guide for Ponies and Miniatures' Omega-3 Horses 2 scoops per day (30g) Ponies 1 scoop per day (15g) Breeding Stallions 4 scoops per day (60g) Broodmares 4 scoops per day (60g) from 10 days pre-foaling to 52 days postpartum, or for whole lactation period until weaning. We would love to hear your feedback on this product. Drop us a line here: Powered byEMF Contact Form Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulphate and Equine Osteoarthritis Recent research suggests that "supplemental glucosamine or chondroitin sulphate may help to prevent cartilage degeneration and treat OA (osteoarthritis)" > read more Developmental Orthopaedic Disease: Physitis In an attempt to meet specific demands, load-bearing structures have faltered and suffered accordingly. Hence, we are now presented with an array of anatomical problems that require investigation. > read more What is OCD? OCD, or Osteochondritis Dissecans is a developmental orthopaedic disease that is relatively common, and can affect any horse breed. > read more 3 big hitters in the fight against osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition in which there is progressive degeneration of one or more joints. Symptoms include joint swelling, pain, instability, restrictions in movement and functional impairment. > read more The ABCs of EFAs EFA isn't another equestrian governing body, it stands for Essential Fatty Acids. These are the polyunsaturated 'good' fats that the body needs for various metabolic processes. > read more
