Horse Joint Supplements: What to Look For and What to Expect
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Joint cartilage takes a beating from training, jumping, racing and simply carrying weight for years. Whether you're keeping an older horse comfortable or looking after a young athlete in hard work, joint support is one of the most common supplements in any barn.
Who benefits from joint support?
- Performance horses in regular training or racing
- Horses over roughly 12 years old
- Horses coming back into work after a layup
- Horses that are stiff when first brought out
Ingredients worth knowing
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a source of organic sulfur, a building block of connective tissue. Our MSM 99.9% is pure MSM with no fillers.
Comprehensive joint formulas combine several joint-supporting nutrients in one scoop. Multiflex has been our best-selling joint aid for more than 30 years, fed to horses of every discipline from 4 to 28 years old.
How long until you see results?
Joint supplements are a long game. Most owners give a product 30–60 days at the full suggested amount before judging it. Keep notes on how your horse moves when first brought out, on turns and on hard ground so you can compare.
Getting the most from a joint supplement
- Feed it every day. Consistency matters more than anything else.
- Keep your horse at a healthy weight to reduce load on the joints.
- Warm up and cool down properly.
- Pair supplements with good farrier care and regular veterinary checks.
Joint support for dogs and cats too
The same formula trusted in the barn is available for pets as Multiflex Pet, in a liver flavor dogs and cats love.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult your veterinarian before starting a new supplement program.