It's time to break preconceived ideas : NO osteoarthritis in horses is not always or only due to old age ! This is the erosion of the articular cartilage which thus loses its role as a shock absorber leading to an inflammatory reaction, very painful for the horse.
Osteoarthritis, although irreversible, is not inevitable so it is up to us to relieve our loved ones by allowing them to maintain regular activity. The false good idea? Completely stop the horse from moving. Veterinarians strongly encourage continuing to work on horseback or on foot, on the flat, to best preserve muscle mass while avoiding exposure to the equine's excess weight.
To help your mount deal with its osteoarthritis, several treatments will be welcome. You can, to start, opt for a food supplement , to slip into your daily ration.
The first one that comes to mind? The Natural'Moov from Natural'Innov! It will provide locomotor comfort and joint support. And so as not to spoil anything? It is non-doping and 100% French made 🌱
A fitting of stable gaiters ? Yes ! In order to help with stiffness and provide comfort to your horse. The idea here is really to bring well-being to the latter. Much easier and quicker to put on than rest bands, Kentucky rest gaiters will quickly become your Must Haves.
We often forget it, but osteoarthritis is not systematically located in the horse's limbs, but can appear in the back, the withers, etc. The Magnetik Rug from Veredus is a huge technological advance working to reduce pain and congestion, stimulate blood circulation, accelerate the evacuation of toxins as well as the regenerative process, or even prepare muscles and tendons for exercise. .
For this purpose, this blanket has 32 neodymium magnets which develop a power of 2400 Gauss each distributed on the latissimus dorsi, lumbar part and shoulders. It is designed to be used alone or under all covers in winter 🧲
You're starting to know us well: PASSION CLAY over here 🙋♀️ And once again, this proves to us that it really is used for everything, all the time! For osteoarthritis we will opt for a green clay, to be applied as a poultice 🍁
Finally, to still (and always) provide maximum well-being, do not hesitate to provide massages to your animals because, as for us, it is always pleasant. For this you can help yourself with Ekimass : a massage solution for joints and muscles. The right move ? Always test if your horse is having an allergic reaction before the first application by placing the product on a small test area, as always when applying a new product! If all goes well ? So we take a dab of product in our hand, let the horse smell the product, then apply it, in the direction of the hair, to the area to be massaged. With your hands flat and not too much pressure, you will quickly see your companion relax and position himself under your fingers so that you can concentrate on the area that does him the most good 💆♀️
⚠️ : Please note , we cannot end this article without stipulating that a visit to your veterinarian is mandatory in the event of suspected osteoarthritis , so that you can take pictures and know exactly your horse's situation. Hoping as always that this blog post was useful to you, take good care of your horses
