Horse Joint Supplements

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Joint supplements support your horse's mobility and comfort — popular for older horses, horses in hard work, and anyone wanting to look after joints before problems start. The common ingredients are glucosamine and MSM (the everyday building blocks), chondroitin and green-lipped mussel (often paired with them), and the herbs boswellia and devil's claw for comfort support. Just Horse Riders stocks over 300 joint supplements from brands including NAF, Dodson & Horrell, Science Supplements and Maxavita, from around £6. Free UK delivery over £50 · Fast next-day delivery available · 90-day returns · Family-run UK retailer since 2010. Supplement advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed June 2026. Supplements support normal joint health; if your horse is lame or in pain, speak to your vet first. In a hurry? For everyday joint support, a glucosamine + MSM supplement is the usual starting point; for older or harder-working horses, look at combination formulas that add green-lipped mussel or boswellia . Competing? Devil's claw is a prohibited substance under FEI and British Dressage rules — choose a devil's-claw-free formula. Joint ingredients at a glance Ingredient What it's for Glucosamine The everyday staple — a building block of cartilage MSM A sulphur source, usually paired with glucosamine Chondroitin Often combined with glucosamine in premium formulas Green-lipped mussel A natural source of joint-supporting nutrients Boswellia Herbal comfort support — competition-friendly Devil's claw Traditional comfort herb — prohibited in affiliated competition When should a horse start a joint supplement? Three common triggers: an older horse starting to feel his age, a horse in regular jumping or fast work, and after a vet recommends joint support. Supplements work best fed consistently — allow several weeks to judge the effect, and pair them with sensible management (good footing, proper warm-ups, weight control). Competing? Read the label Devil's claw is on the