What I’ve read about liquid Sodium Hyaluronate Solution (HA) confuses me. Some nutritionists/vets say that it is the most important of the joint supplements; others say it is not bioavailable. What I have learned over the years is not every product works on every horse.
Years ago I tried Lubrisyn and didn’t notice any discernible difference in his soundness (he was slightly arthritic). But not on my current horse, so maybe not the best way of evaluating the product. My current horse is an 11 year old OTTB who raced 28 times. Given that he has some wear and tear on his joints, my vet suggested when I got him that I use an oral supplement prophylactically.
I read reviews of other liquid HA supplements and found that many people believe their horses’ were less stiff when they used Flex Force. I write “believe” because there is no scientific data behind these observations, just many anecdotal responses. What a shame it is that you have to make decisions based on hearsay. I know that the only HA joint treatment that has proven results is Legend (which is delivered intravenously — I’m not ready yet to go that route as the cost of the drug plus the vet visit makes it prohibitive and while I’m comfortable with IM injections have no desire to try IV).
So I’ve been feeding the Flex Force along with Corta-Flx. The combination is making my OTTB quite comfortable and the cost is affordable at $60/gallon.
