Poll Recap: Managing Equine Arthritic Aches and Pains

Of the 515 respondents, 232 (45%) said they use joint supplements to help keep their arthritic horses comfortable.
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As horses age, the wear and tear of training and daily work can lead to aches and pains of arthritis. How do you keep your arthritic horses comfortable and active? We posed this question to our readers in last week’s online poll. More than 500 people responded, and we’ve tallied the results!

Of the 515 respondents, 232 (45%) said they use joint supplements to help keep their arthritic horses comfortable, while 127 individuals (25%) use non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS). Another 77 respondents (15%) said they use joint injections to help manage their horses’ arthritis, and 17 people (3%) use IRAP therapy. The remaining 62 respondents (12%) said they used other methods to keep arthritic horses comfortable.

Additionally, more than 50 people commented about how they keep their arthritic horses comfortable and active:

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Jennifer Whittle, TheHorse.com Web Producer, is a lifelong horse owner who competes with her Appaloosas in Western performance events. She is a University of Kentucky graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development, and master’s degree in Career, Technical, and Leadership Education. She currently lives on a small farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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