Equestrian Arthritis

Degenerative Joint diseases are commonly seen inof soft-tissue and are described as "fluid-free" may
humans and in pets such as dogs and cats but didfeel as if they are "filled-up" and is taken as a sign of
you know that even horses fall prey to thisswelling. If you suspect any of these, consult with a
condition? Horses are generally physically-activeveterinarian right away to remedy future signs of
animals. They can stand for hours, gallop, jump andequestrian arthritis.
clear hurdles (for trained horses) of varying heights.Once you are sure that your horse is suffering from
But like humans and pets, they are susceptible to thedegenerative joint disease or arthritis, and then you
everyday wear and tear of cartilages in the joints.may try to treat it as authorized by your vet. Of
This is inevitable and is the leading cause ofcourse, natural treatments are highly-recommended.
degenerative joint diseases with ageing as aExercise and Stretching
complementary cause.Since lameness usually results from long periods of
Whether or not the horse is physically active or is ainactivity and/or a strain in the joints due to a
retired beast of burden, arthritis usually comes and istraumatic injury or the normal wear and tear of
manifested by lameness. Standing alone provides a loteveryday, a controlled exercise program can help
of pressure to the horse's joints. Sometimes toostrengthen your horse's joints while stretching can
much physical activity or regular physical activity leadshelp with blood circulation and flexibility.
to normal wear and tear but remember that as theDiet
horse ages, in much the same way as glucosamineA nutrient-filled diet goes hand-in-hand with regular
production in humans and pets degenerate, so tooexercise to safeguard your horse from future
does in horses. The general picture then becomesdiseases. For arthritis, glucosamine diets have been
that there is an imbalance between physical activityfound to relieve the pains of equestrian arthritis and
and its pressure on the joints and joint rehabilitationeffectively treat degenerative joint disease as well.
and repair through glucosamine production.Synflex Liquid Glucosamine is a dietary supplement
Some tips in Treating Equestrian Arthritisthat has been proven to treat equestrian arthritis
First, check for signs of swelling in your horses' legs.with just an ounce to an ounce and a half (depending
One way to do so is to compare opposite legson your horse's weight) for more or less 3 months.
against one another and see if they are generally ofOnce absorbed in the body, the ingredients in
the same size. Another way is to gently massage theSyn-flex Liquid glucosamine work synergistically to
legs and feel the edge of the bones. If you can'tease pain and rehabilitate degenerative cartilage in the
swelling may have taken place or is taking place.joints and repair damaged tissues as well.
So-called 'valleys' in the horse's joints which are made