KEEPING YOUR HORSES JOINTS HEALTHY!

Ensure Sound and Proper Nutrition - providing a complete and balanced diet maintains healthy joint.  Maintenance of bone, cartilage, and synovial fluid requires that a horse’s energy requirements are met, not providing enough energy, or calories, could result in slowed or reduced growth.  Too much energy can result in developmental issues during growth and excess body weight in growing and mature horses.  Amino acids along with vitamins and minerals are important for your horse’s joint health, can also include calcium, phosphorus, zinc and copper.

Exercise – low impact exercise done regularly this can build and improve bone development, as well as cartilage and synovial fluid composition.  Before starting your horse on high intensity exercise allow their body time to adapt as this can be a major cause of joint injuries and the development of joint diseases such as osteoarthritis.

Supplements for Joint Support - supporting joint health with proper nutrition diet moderate exercise are important for your horses’ healthy joints, but using nutraceutical supplements in combination with those can be a great way to promote joint comfort and function.

Hoof Care can directly impact a horse’s joints, being the primary point of impact in a moving horse.  Ensuring that the hoof capsule is trimmed appropriately, aids absorption of impact and limits the impact being transferred to their joints.

Healthy Body Weight Maintained - it is estimated that 40 – 50% of horses are overweight, which has the potential to increase the risk of joint disease.  Preventing obesity and maintaining a healthy weight for your horse will not only improve their well-being but will support healthy joints.

Joint Injury or Joint Disease, Don’t Ignore the Signs!!

1. Joint Stiffness – You may notice and, in some cases, the stiffness may disappear as your horse begins to move around.  Persistent stiffness can be concerning and could indicate cartilage degradation or pain in the joint.
2. Swelling / Inflammation and Heat – if you see swelling around the joints this could be a sign of acute arthritis or infection. Heat is also a normal response to swelling or inflammation, and so the joint may be warm to the touch.
3. Lameness – lameness is one of the most common symptoms in joint injuries and osteoarthritis.
4. Signs of Pain - horses exhibit different responses to pain but be aware of the possible signs your horse may show if they are in pain.

Start Supporting Healthy Joints NOW!

STRUCTURE JOINT+ is an innovative and effective equine joint care product available to large animal veterinarians that works to improve the overall joint health and mobility of your equine patients. It supports long-term joint function and reduces the effects of degenerative symptoms in our animal athletes.

CORE BENEFITS

• Nutritional support of cartilage health and mobility
• Reduced joint swelling associated with low-grade inflammation
• Promotes cartilage adaptation to exercise stress
• Supports production of healthy synovial
• Promotes rapid resolution of inflammation

STRUCTURE JOINT+ also supports optimal post-exercise recovery. From rigorous competition schedules to training programs, STRUCTURE is integral in providing vital nutrients to support and augment the body’s recovery process. Findings from the University of Guelph clinical research study showed that by accelerating the joint recovery process, the effects of training could also be improved.

STRUCTURE provides just the right balance of anti-inflammatory and regenerative power, with omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, novel proteins, antioxidants and other protective vitamins and minerals. This combination of vitamins and minerals contributes to healthy skin, a lustrous coat and stronger hooves.