HELPING YOUR HORSE WITH ARTHRITIS
Time to bust some myths: NO — arthritis in horses is not always, or only, caused by old age! It involves the erosion of joint cartilage, which loses its role as a shock absorber and triggers an inflammatory response that is extremely painful for the horse.
Arthritis, though irreversible, is not a fatality — and it's up to us to ease our horses' discomfort while helping them stay active. The common misconception? Stopping all movement entirely. Vets strongly encourage owners to keep working their horse, whether ridden or in hand, on flat ground — to preserve muscle mass as best as possible and avoid the added strain of excess weight.
To support your horse through arthritis, several care options can make a real difference. A great starting point is a nutritional supplement, easy to add to their daily feed.
The first one that comes to mind? Natural'Moov by Natural'Innov! It supports joint comfort and mobility. And the best part? It's non-doping and 100% made in France 🌱
What about stable boots? Absolutely! They help ease stiffness and bring real comfort to your horse. The idea here is simply to support your horse's wellbeing. So much easier and quicker to put on than stable bandages, Kentucky's stable boots will quickly become your must-haves.
We often forget that arthritis doesn't always affect a horse's limbs — it can just as easily appear in the back, the withers, and more. The Magnetik Rug by Veredus is a remarkable technological breakthrough that works to reduce pain and swelling, stimulate blood circulation, speed up the elimination of toxins and the regenerative process, and prepare muscles and tendons for exercise.
To achieve this, the rug features 32 neodymium magnets generating 2400 Gauss each, distributed across the longissimus dorsi, the lumbar area, and the shoulders. It is designed to be used on its own or under any rug during winter 🧲
You're getting to know us well: PASSION ARGILE raising its hand over here 🙋♀️ And once again, it proves just how versatile it really is — all the time, for everything! For arthritis, we recommend a green clay applied as a poultice 🍁
Finally, to bring even more wellbeing to your horse, don't hesitate to give regular massages — because just like for us, it always feels good. A great tool for this is Ekimass: a massage solution for joints and muscles. The golden rule? Always do a small patch test first to check for any allergic reaction, as you would with any new product! If all looks good, take a small amount in your hand, let your horse smell it, then apply it in the direction of the coat over the area to be massaged. With flat hands and gentle pressure, you'll quickly see your horse relax and naturally position himself under your hands so you can focus on the spot that brings him the most relief 💆♀️
⚠️ : Important note — we couldn't close this article without emphasising that a veterinary visit is essential if arthritis is suspected, in order to take X-rays and fully understand your horse's condition. As always, we hope this blog post has been helpful — take great care of your horses 🐴
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