I bought an almost 3 year old mare two years ago and learned shortly thereafter she has arthritis in her hocks (over trained) I have her in a run in/out stall with matts, regular exercise, a shot of icon once a month (lubricant only) and up until recently she has been getting cosequin supplement once a day. She has so far been managed pretty well. Recently I have been talking to nutrena representatives who seem very knowledgable, and of course promotes their supplement of motion source. The support is it contains only glycosamine not condroyten as it can't be absorbed, and is actually harmful for your horse, and also they are making their own glycosamine, where cosequin's comes from China and may or may not be pure. They maintain they can see improvement in inflamation within 24 hours after first supplement. Any way I just want what is best for my girl. It makes me sick this happened to her. Any thoughts? Any other ideas to help her be the most comfortable are welcomed!
Posted 2016-06-07 5:09 AM (#167247 - in reply to #167222) Subject: RE: Cosequin vs Nutrena motion source
Veteran
Posts: 282 Location: southcentral pennsylvania
I have an arthritic horse. Vet said there is not enough definitive research that the oral joint supplements work. He told me if I wanted to try, use Cosequin ASU. My guy showed some improvement with Previcox. He is not longer a joint injection candidate, as the joint capsule (coffin) is collapsing.
Posted 2016-06-12 3:52 PM (#167282 - in reply to #167222) Subject: RE: Cosequin vs Nutrena motion source
Elite Veteran
Posts: 610 Location: Northern CA
I have a mare that came off the track with the same...hock issues. I keep her weight down. (Not skinny, but not over-weight)
Pasture or a big turn-out. No small paddocks. They need to be able to move around. A lot. I also had sand delivered. So that my mare now has a soft place to lay down. This way she stays down longer and rests those legs and feet more.
Cosequin vs Nutrena motion source
