{"id":231,"date":"2016-05-31T19:10:52","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T23:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=231"},"modified":"2024-01-10T22:09:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T02:09:31","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-horse-joint-supplement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-horse-joint-supplement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Horse Joint Supplement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Much like human supplements, horse joint supplements contain key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, glucosamine, omega fatty acids, and collagen. These compounds help promote healthy joint function through cartilage maintenance and repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, much like human supplements, it’s not always clear how to choose the best horse joint supplements. But don’t panic! We can go through this step-by-step together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I go through in-depth research I’ve done for myself through scientific articles published in peer reviewed journals. If you want my recommendations of exactly what brands to buy, check out my joint supplement reviews: Best Horse Joint Supplement Reviews | What To Buy Your Horse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Basic Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    What are these supplements for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Most of the components found in a horse joint supplement are essential in normal cartilage function. Your horse\u2019s body – and your body! – should make most of them naturally or acquire them naturally through a daily diet. However, even if everything is functioning normally, sometimes the body can\u2019t keep up with the wear and tear of everyday life. This is particularly true for horses as they spend almost all their time on their hooves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Horses that train often, compete in shows and races are even more susceptible to arthritic cartilage degradation and joint pain over time. The key to getting the right horse joint supplement is knowing what you want to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are horse joint supplements right for you and your horse?<\/h4>\n\n\n
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    Many types horse joint supplement that work prevent cartilage breakdown. There are studies that show certain supplements may actually repair damaged cartilage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are you looking to prevent damage with a horse whose joints are fairly healthy but is about to start heavy training? Or is your horse already having some difficulties due to arthritic joint pain and cartilage damage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019re in luck! We know that horse supplements definitely work\u2026for some horses. Some horses experience significant results, while other horses experience no effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your horse will likely see an effect IF you know some key things. Nutraceuticals, which is the term that covers these types of horse joint supplement, are loosely regulated by the FDA. This causes issues and means that you, as your horse\u2019s owner, will need to do lots of digging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The main problems with equine supplements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Plenty of supplements do NOT contain the amounts of products that they say they do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Too low of a dose in crucial ingredients will have no effect while continuing to be an expense and delaying more effective treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. They often contain unnecessary and non-beneficial ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. There are so many to choose from, it\u2019s hard to know which one is best!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Breakdown of the Main Ingredients in Equine Supplements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Key notes to remember<\/h4>\n\n\n\n