The best supplement for stiff horses or those requiring extra support. This fortified joint formula encourages mobility of stiff joints.

Hydra-flex CARE combines comprehensive, high quality and potency joint ingredients such as Glucosamine (Sulphate), MSM, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid or HA), Advanced patented Collagen (Peptides) and natural Devils claw (extract) to support your equine friend.

Nutritional breakdown of Hydra-flex CARE:

Ingredients per 45-gram dose.

Collagen peptides 18,000 mg, Glucosamine Sulphate 15,000 mg, Methyl Sulphonyl Methane 8,850 mg, Hyaluronic acid (sodium) 150 mg, Devils claw root standardized extract 3,000 mg

What makes horses stiff?

A lack of joint lubricant combined with general wear and tear results in poor cartilage health. Over time this causes remodelling, bone spurs or degenerative joint disease in horses.

When cartilage deteriorates, movement becomes stiff and joints inflamed and sore. Eventually, cartilage erodes narrowing joint spaces until the bone ends meet (osteoarthritis). Arthritis causes acute and chronic long-term pain, inflammation and reduced quality of life.

Hydra-flex CARE helps stiff horses or are at the stage where cartilages are wearing or may also be used as a preventative. This high strength formula encourages healthy cartilage and synovial fluid as well as providing comfort and ease to movement.

Hydra-flex contains 100 % active ingredients and is free of fillers.

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What are the benefits of Hydra-flex CARE ?

Scientifically proven ingredients and levels:

Glucosamine benefits at oral administration of 10,000 or more is demonstrated to be an integral part of helping to strengthen, maintain and protect cartilage (ref: American Journal of Veterinary Research Medicine, 2008). It also demonstrated in a study up to 20,000 mg daily to reduce inflammation inside the joint capsule on young horses after joint trauma.  (ref: Journal of Animal Health 2016, 94: 3294-3302).

MSM benefits supports muscular, skeletal and connective tissues as well as controls inflammation in the body. High levels of MSM at a rate of 20 grams daily was demonstrated in clinical assessments to effectively reduce inflammation in horses. The pathway is not entirely known but it is thought sulphur lowers inflammation be lending a donor (Sulphur) molecule that is used in the pathways for internal reactions. MSM also has a solvent action enhancing the effect of substances.

Hyaluronic acid benefits also known as HA is a primary component of the synovial fluid providing a slip surface. This “slip” helps to lessen friction on cartilage surfaces and with its very hygroscopic properties, it binds many times its on weight in water also keeping the cartilage hydrated and healthy. Cartilage bathes in the joint capsule and it is here where it absorbs its nutrition from the body.

High molecular weight hyaluronic acid is the only form that should be used for oral consumption in horses. This form is superior to low molecular weight HA as cell receptors recognise this as being similar to native HA (the HA the body naturally manufactures). This is proven by science to be the best absorbed and as a result is the hyaluronic acid of choice in equine joint supplements (ref: Journal of applied Nutrition, volume 54, 1, 2004), Therefore, high molecular weight HA is the only hyaluronic acid that provides proven joint benefits. Beware of low molecular weight hyaluronic acids, as this is inferior and cannot be regarded to provide the same joint benefits.

Collagen Peptides benefits proven by science to be the most absorbable form of collagen encouraging healthy cartilage, tendons and ligaments and repair. Clinical studies have been impressive showing regeneration of damaged cartilage cells. As collagen is lost when the body ages this has becomes an important component in maintaining joint as well as connective tissue health.

We use a specialized Type 2 patented protein made from bioactive collagen peptides. These are bovine derived using a controlled and patented manufacturing process. The peptides are then standardized to a precise molecular weight of 3 kDa for absorption and direct signalling to joint cartilage.

Collagen Type 2 feed daily as supplement in a scientific study showed significant improvement to lameness scores and better joint health over time when compared to the control group. Thus, making Collagen an important component for joints exposed to wear and tear like the sport horse.

Why use patented Collagen peptides?

Devils claw benefits a highly concentrated form offers high potency at a low dose for more protection of joints. Scientific studies show devils claw extract to be highly effective as an anti-inflammatory and relief ingredient by blocking the pain mediators that cause and initiate sore, inflamed joints.

Inflammation is damaging and therefore it is important this is controlled. The process of inflammation releases enzymes which weaken tissue and cartilage, accelerating damage to cells and pain and swelling.

Why use Hydra-flex Care?

Hydra-flex Care contains a potent blend of ingredients to help nourish joints and increase the comfort and flexion in your horse.

Much like us horses become stiff and arthritic as they age from either a joint trauma or due to wear and tear over time.

It is important for their quality of life to provide comfort to your horse to keep them active and happy.