Treating Arthritis in Horses

Common among horses — and especially in those that compete — arthritis can become a serious concern when it starts to affect daily life. At an advanced stage, this degenerative condition of joint cartilage can even become completely disabling. The bones and surrounding joint tissues gradually deteriorate, severely compromising your horse’s comfort and well-being.

For an active sport horse, arthritis can sometimes even lead to retirement from competition — a real shame when your champion still has many good years ahead!

Early Signs of Arthritis in Horses

If your horse shows stiffness or lameness when cold that tends to improve after warming up, this may be an early sign of arthritis. Likewise, if your horse seems more lame on hard ground than on soft ground, it’s time to take notice — this is another classic indicator of joint discomfort.

In general, sport horses are more prone to joint strain and arthritis due to the intensity of their physical activity.

If your veterinarian has confirmed arthritis, it’s essential to act quickly to slow the degradation of the joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments.

Can Dietary Supplements Help with Arthritis?

Strengthening the bones and joints is an excellent way to reduce the risk of arthritis in horses. Once the condition sets in, it’s difficult to reverse — so prevention and early care are key.

Thanks to Elytholab’s nutritional supplements, available in both powder and granule form, it’s possible to help prevent the onset of arthritis in racehorses and sport horses alike.

Products such as RepairBones, RepairJoints and RepairTendons — containing hydrolyzed collagen, glucosamine, MSM, and hyaluronic acid — are particularly well suited to protect and support your horse’s joints.

Over time, supplementing your horse’s diet is an effective and natural way to combat arthritis, offering a gentler alternative to traditional anti-inflammatory medication.

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