Joint Health Archives - Wellpride

Chisholm’s Story: How an OTTB Found His Stride

Todd Pletcher knows a good horse when he sees one. So when a two-year-old chestnut gelding named Chisholm, by WinStar Farm’s Congrats (AP Indy / Secretariat) out of the Bold Ruler-bred Icy Warning, entered the racing stable’s program after consigning for nearly half a million dollars at the Ocala Breeders’ Sale, the seven-time Eclipse Award

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Sonny’s Story

Even before she could walk, Devyn says horses have been her passion, and it’s a love affair that has continued to grow through the years. From the time she started taking lessons at age 6, Devyn knew she was hooked. Today, Devyn is getting a degree in Equine Science. And during her non-academic hours, she spends her time riding and caring for Sonny.

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Sonic Bob’s Story

"Wellpride fish oil for horses is a fantastic product, it has helped my horse Sonic Bob tremendously. He is a very old horse with severe arthritis (rated 7 out of 10 in severity with ringbone, per vet, I've had him x-rayed), and I have been trying him on a host of joint supplements for over a year, searching for something that would help him. I have even tried steroid injections, to no avail..."

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Gaviotta’s Story

"I started my favorite polo pony, who is too cool for words but old enough to vote, on Wellpride at the beginning of the season in an effort to keep her playing one more year. She has navicular issues and the accumulated injuries of a former high goal pony, and most years she was lame as often as she was sound..."

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Ivy’s Story

"I am normally a skeptical soul when it comes to any type of supplements, but I am impressed with how Wellpride has given relief to my horse Ivy. Two months ago my veterinarian from Rood and Riddle, Dr.Brian Fraley, recommended that I put Ivy, my four year old Friesian mare, on Wellpride..."

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How Omega-3s Can Benefit Horses with Osteoarthritis

Most people don’t own horses just to look at them. Our aim is to ride, with many having high hopes for their mount’s success in competition. In such an athletic animal as the horse, osteoarthritis can be a devastating diagnosis, and quite an expensive one. However, there are ways to help prevent osteoarthritis, as well

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How Fish Oil Delivers Similar Benefits to NSAIDs in Horses

As Rio brings the 2016 Olympics to a close, athletes at home are grappling with re-awakened hopes for ourselves and our sports. For me as an eventer, watching Michael Jung take gold and Phillip Dutton take bronze only adds to my desire to improve and move up the levels. Yet, as we do this, we

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Fighting Equine Lameness with Fish Oil

Fighting Equine Lameness with Fish Oil Up to 60% of all equine lameness cases are caused by osteoarthritis, the dreaded joint disease that eats away at cartilage. While there is no known cure for osteoarthritis, making small diet changes can be one of the simplest and most effective means of treating your horse’s inflamed joints.

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