Re: RideCamp: Arthritis

[Farafix@aol.com]

Cindy,

I have used the chondroitin sulfate on my horses for about 3 yrs now as a
preventative.  The horses seem to still be quite sound (knocking on wood), so
don't know if it helped, or not!  (My coming 12 yr old has over 2600 miles &
has been quite sound, the coming 6 yr old has over 800 & was 1 of few horses
not losing any lameness points at the end of the IAHA National CTR last yr).
A friend recommended them as they seemed to help her 20 something horse.
Another friend had laid off her gelding for a yr as he kept coming up with a
slight lameness in his stifle, I suggested she give the CAGS a try, and he's
been in work this winter & looks like he will be ready for 50's this spring
(we'll see).
I usually use J Flex, made by Springtime, Inc., PO Box 1227, Cockeysville, Md
21030.  800 521-3212  The J Flex is "95% pure chondroitin sulfate", 85 day
supply of the concentrate is $65 or $.76 per day; if you buy a larger supply,
the daily dosage expense averages lower.   They also sell a "pure 99%
Glucosamine" product (GL).
There was a discussion a few weeks ago on CAGS on Ridecamp; if I recall
correctly, the chondroitin sulfate provides the basic materials the body needs
to replenish joint fluid, whereas the Clucosamine provides more ready-made
materials (excuse the non-scientific explanation!!).
I do not have any financial/marketing interest/relationship with Springtime.
Just a paying customer (they seem to be cheaper than other similar products,
altho I'm now using Cosequin as my horse earned it completing the Cosequin
Challenge).  I'm an equal opportunity product user, especially if it's free!! 

Nancy
Md


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