The early years of a horse’s life significantly impact their joint health in adulthood. A period of steady and consistent growth, supported by a well-balanced diet, contributes to strong and healthy joints in the adult horse. As horses age, general wear and tear on joint tissues is natural, but exercise can accelerate this process. Taking steps to support joint health in adult horses can reduce the severity of wear and tear and lower the risk of developing conditions like Osteoarthritis (OA).

The first few months of the year bring particular challenges to maintaining and supporting your horse’s joint health. Increased time spent in stables, hot, dry conditions, and more slips and falls on hard ground can lead to stiffness and even joint injuries. Prioritizing joint health can improve your horse’s comfort and reduce the likelihood of long-term issues.

Introducing equine joint supplements to your horse’s diet with a product like Foran Equine OST-O-FLEX will provide essential ingredients to maintain and safeguard joint health. It is a liquid joint equine supplement with glucosamine, MSM and Marine collagen that supports joint health and help prevent joint wear and tear in the mature equine athlete to try prevent the development of osteoarthritis in your horse.

On the other hand, a growing, young horse has a high bone and cartilage turnover. Osteo-Glycan is our superior powdered equine joint supplement containing marine collagen, vitamins and minerals to optimise bone and joint development in horses. It is aimed at younger horses whether they need bone and joint support because of injury (e.g. epiphysitis, sore shins or fracture) or if they need support due to increased demands from their training schedule (e.g., young racehorses). It helps build strong bones & and joint and support the skeletal system. It is worth investing in the proper development of your young horse to try avoiding problems down the line as exercise demands increase!