- 60% of lameness problems in horses are related to osteoarthritis
- 20 bones in your horse’s legs
- 6 bones in each hock
- Hock injections can set you back up to $1000
- 50% of jumpers and grand prix dressage horse studies have shown arthritic changes in the hock
The best way to keep your horse going strong is to support his joints inside and out. The right joint supplement combined with smart management practices will help your horse’s joints keep up with the demands of riding, training, and competing. Use the chart on the right to help you fi nd the support that’s right for your horse’s age and workload.
Over 2,600 customers rated the SmartFlex Family an average of 4.7 stars, and all 7 formulas are Guaranteed to Work. Read the reviews at SmartPak.com!
Why is a joint supplement so important? Your horse’s body is designed to repair and rebuild the minimal “wear and tear” to joints that comes with being a horse in its natural state (roaming, grazing, etc.). However, the increased demands of riding, training, and competing often cause more damage than your horse’s body can keep up with. Joint supplements help make sure your horse always has a steady supply of the ingredients he needs to cope with the stress of exercise and maintain healthy joints.
I want the best of the best for my horses, which is why my entire barn is on SmartFlex IV Ultimate. I love it because it provides comprehensive support for tendons and ligaments in addition to joints, so I know my top horses are getting the support they deserve. – Louise Serio, Team SmartPak Rider
My horse is:
in light work
in moderate work
in heavy work
in intense work
in recovery
a senior
Your Horse
Workload: Light Work
Goal: Support joints that are under day-to-day stress
Top Picks for Joint and Soft Tissue Support
FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
(77 reviews)
(92 reviews)
(40 reviews)Vetrolin helps relieve minor sti ffness and soreness. Wrapping can help reduce inflammation after exercise and provide additional leg support.
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
(174 reviews)Your Horse
Workload: Moderate Work
Goal: Maintain healthy joint tissue; avoid future joint problems
Top Picks for Joint and Soft Tissue Support
FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
Vetrolin helps relieve minor sti ffness and soreness. Wrapping can help reduce inflammation after exercise and provide additional leg support.
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
(24 reviews)
Your Horse
Workload: Heavy Work
Goal: Provide comprehensive support for joint, tendon, and ligament health; avoid sti ffness and discomfort
Top Picks for Joint and Soft Tissue Support
FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
Durable P.E. Polycarbonate strike guards protect your horse’s tendons. Six air vents maximize cooling.
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
(46 reviews)Your Horse
Workload: Intense Work
Goal: Provide ultimate support for joint, tendon, and ligament health; minimize sti ffness and discomfort caused by intense training and competition
Top Picks for Joint and Soft Tissue Support
FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
(3 reviews)FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Your Horse
Workload: Recovery
Goal: Help minimize inflammation associated with normal healing and recovery; alleviate discomfort
Top Picks for Joint and Soft Tissue Support
FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
This accelerated recovery system delivers dry cold and active compression. Great for highly active horses as post-workout treatment or for horses in recovery.
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Your Horse
Workload: Senior
Goal: Ease the sti ffness and discomfort associated with aging; provide antioxidants
Top Picks for Joint and Soft Tissue Support
FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
Ceramic-infused sheet creates soothing heat that helps alleviate pain associated with inflamed muscles and joints.
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
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