Stiffness in older pony

TX_Buckskin_Lov · 12-18-2005, 07:53 AM

Since it has been getting colder my old man has been pretty stiff. He is 23 yrs old. He can get up and down ok. Its just when he is walking that he is stiff. He is not lame, no heat etc. He is not ridden anymore and is out to pasture 24/7. So he does plenty of roaming/walking around.

So I was just wondering what you guys do for your older horses that get stiff in the winter??? There are SOOO many joint supplements out there it makes my head spin. I really don't know what he needs. Please give me your tips and suggestions

EventingBandit4 · 12-18-2005, 08:18 AM

MY friend has a 20 year old gelding and she Equinyl GL (spelling?) and it basically has MSM and Glucosamine. She also events this guy Novice level still and he's amazing, so this stuff MUST be working pretty good. I would definitely check with the vet though. Just call, describe what his problems are and then give him suggestions that you thought, like the Equinyl GL. There are also other brands specifically for older horses that are joint supplement because that's what seems to be the issue. And they will msot likely contain Glucosamine. and maybe take him for walks and groom him to get the blood flowing...Hope I helped and good luck!!!!

JBandRio · 12-18-2005, 08:39 AM

Cosequin has been proven to get where it's supposed to go, and is really not that expensive when you consider you can find it on Ebay for about $140 for the 1400gm container which is over 400 scoops.

Xiphias · 12-18-2005, 08:51 AM

My ferrier recomends feeding msn and ground flax seed, for atheritis and joint stiffness, in older horses...Cathy

TX_Buckskin_Lov · 12-18-2005, 02:33 PM

Thanks guys

MissBandit · 12-18-2005, 02:36 PM

Glucosamine with MSM is by far the best. That combined with daily exercise, even if it is simply hand walking around the property.

SammyDoodle · 12-20-2005, 11:50 AM

I like Cortaflex - it has MSM, Chondrotin and Glucosamine - it seems to be working well for my horse

12-18-2005, 07:53 AM	#1
TX_Buckskin_Lov Full Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TX Posts: 205	Stiffness in older pony Since it has been getting colder my old man has been pretty stiff. He is 23 yrs old. He can get up and down ok. Its just when he is walking that he is stiff. He is not lame, no heat etc. He is not ridden anymore and is out to pasture 24/7. So he does plenty of roaming/walking around. So I was just wondering what you guys do for your older horses that get stiff in the winter??? There are SOOO many joint supplements out there it makes my head spin. I really don't know what he needs. Please give me your tips and suggestions

12-18-2005, 08:39 AM	#3
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 23,699 Images: 145 Blog Entries: 12	Cosequin has been proven to get where it's supposed to go, and is really not that expensive when you consider you can find it on Ebay for about $140 for the 1400gm container which is over 400 scoops. __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - You can't hit me with all those snowballs!

12-18-2005, 08:51 AM	#4
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 16,763 Images: 627 Blog Entries: 29	My ferrier recomends feeding msn and ground flax seed, for atheritis and joint stiffness, in older horses...Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! http://www.freewebs.com/xiphias21034/ I was on HGS the day we made 2 million posts and 3 million posts I've been snowballed 6 times

12-18-2005, 02:36 PM	#6
MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 13,218 Images: 300 Blog Entries: 43	Glucosamine with MSM is by far the best. That combined with daily exercise, even if it is simply hand walking around the property. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org

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