Joint care for horses: Maintaining your horse’s joint health is crucial for their mobility and overall well-being, especially for those engaged in rigorous activities like competition or regular riding.
Proper joint health management includes a combination of factors such as regular exercise tailored to your horse’s capabilities including conditioning work to build strength to muscles, tendons and ligaments which are the framework for strong joints. As well as ensuring a balanced diet rich in nutrients that support joint health, and the strategic use of supplements like Glucosamine and MSM to provide joint nutrients.
Exercise: Regular, moderate exercise helps maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength, reducing the risk of stiffness and discomfort.
Nutrition: A diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and joint-supporting minerals ensuring a balanced Calcium and Phosphorus ratio can help maintain healthy joints.
Supplements: Glucosamine, MSM, Chondroitin and Hyaluronic acid (HA) are popular supplements known for their benefits in supporting joint health, promoting cartilage repair, and reducing inflammation. These are best used in a combined supplement where they have a synergistic effect.
By incorporating these practices into your horse’s joint care routine, you can help ensure they enjoy optimal joint health and mobility throughout their life. Explore NPC Health’s range of joint health supplements to support your horse’s well-being.