Buy Equine Joint and Mobility Supplements from the UK
Joint supplements help by providing essential nutrients to support cartilage health, enhance joint fluid quality, and reduce inflammation. They are important as they contribute to the overall health and mobility of horses and can prevent the early onset of joint diseases like osteoarthritis, especially in active or aging horses. Degenerative issues in the joints such as arthritis are one of the most common causes of lameness in the horse, particularly older individuals. Many horse owners use a joint supplement not only as a way of helping to manage existing issues, but also to try and reduce the potential for problems later in their horse’s life. A Horse and Hound Survey conducted in 2017 found that equine joint supplements were the most popular type of supplement used which indicates it is a common problem for horse owners.
Common Ingredients found in Equine Joint Supplements:
There are a range of ingredients used in horse joint supplements. The following are those that are most commonly used.
Chondroitin: This is a natural ingredient that helps maintain joint health by supporting cartilage and synovial fluid. Chondroitin can also help reduce inflammation and is often combined with glucosamine in horse joint supplements.
Glucosamine: This amino-sugar is a key component of a horse's connective tissues and joint cartilage. It is a natural part of the body's 'joint repair and renew' process, and can help with cartilage production and maintenance, reducing stiffness and poor mobility, improving performance and exuberance, and also treating and preventing arthritis.
MSM: Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is commonly used in equine supplements to promote joint health and is a bio-available form of sulphur. The sulphur that MSM supplies is a key component of collagen and keratin. Collagen is found in tissues such as muscle, tendons and ligaments as well as being the major component in bone and cartilage. Keratin is a fibrous protein found abundantly in the body and is present in most connective tissues including hair, hooves, and skin. It contains a high level of cysteine, a sulfur-rich amino acid that also makes up most of the joint tissue. MSM for horses is therefore not only beneficial for healthy joints, but it can also promote healthy skin, coat, and hooves.
SPR Centre's Equine Joint and Mobility Supplements range provides an extensive selection of scientifically formulated supplements, each providing key ingredients to support joint health and comfort for all horses and ponies. Whatever your horse's needs, you can expect to find a high quality product in our store. And as always, you can shop online with confidence at SPR Centre and expect great service along with fast delivery - wherever you are in the UK.
