Horse Joint Health
How to add 4CYTE EPIITALIS Forte Gel to Your Horse’s Feed, with Jess Martin.
Adding 4CYTE Epiitalis Forte Gel directly to your horse’s feed is a quick treatment option when you have lots of horses to get around to. Jess Martin shows you how.
How to Orally Administer 4CYTE EPIITALIS Forte Gel, with Jess Martin.
Depress the plunger all the way in as you wiggle the syringe around the horse’s mouth, spreading the dose of gel across the back of his tongue. Make sure you don’t just deposit a single lump, which he can easily spit out.
Managing Your Horse’s Turnout to Keep Joints Moving
Now winter is here, your horse may be suffering the aches and pains of arthritis. How do you manage their turnout to keep those joints moving? Throwing small piles of hay around the paddock is a great way to encourage horses to move about. And place them away from...
Three Ways to Manage Your Horse To Protect His Joints
Daily care can keep our horses comfortable and sound. Here's three ways to manage your horse to protect his joints: Keep him moving. Slow, regular exercise is the best thing for horses with arthritic joints. Turn your horse out every day, even if the weather is bad....
Picking Up on the Early Signs of Arthritis in Horses
Joint swelling, pain on joint flexion or subtle changes to the horse's action - such as a wider limb stance, changing of lead legs, 'hanging,' or a reluctance to work - are early signs of arthritis.Recognising them quickly and changing training programs can stop the...
Hooves and Joint Care
Healthy hooves help arthritic joints! You can keep your horse comfortable by creating a more level standing surface by picking out gravel and debris from hooves daily. Also look at having feet trimmed every 4 to 7 weeks (depending on hoof growth rate) to help balance...
Winter Care For Arthritic Horses
Just like older humans, ageing horses seem to feel the cold more and more with every passing winter. Here's a few ways to help keep your equine friend(s) happy and sound during the colder months: SUPPORT THEIR JOINT HEALTHConsider a natural daily supplement, like...
7 Signs Your Horse May Be Suffering From Arthritis
Has your horse seemed a bit ‘not quite right’ recently? Maybe a little stiff when moving off, or uncharacteristically unwilling to work? Your equine buddy might be suffering from arthritis. Arthritis is a common, progressive and painful degenerative joint disease...
Joint Health Tip: Give Your Pony a Pedicure!
Did you know that improper foot balance and overgrown feet can increase the strain on joints, potentially leading to joint health issues? Having your horse regularly trimmed or shod by a farrier helps maintain a healthy and well-balanced foot, and is essential to...