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The following has been written by Kate Hore. RNutr(Animal), R.Anim.Technol (Cert). Head Nutritionist at NAF<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the festivities behind us we, and our horses, can get back to the day to day of enjoying our riding, and looking forward to longer days with better weather ahead. However, that is not always easy when we are still very much in the grips of winter. Icy, or very wet and boggy, conditions can mean longer time spent stabled for our horses, limiting their natural exercise; while the cold, damp weather seemingly heads straight to their joints at this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is particularly true for our senior horses, where joint stress is recognised as being prevalent in more than 50% of horses over fifteen years old, rising to around 80-90% in older animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Inflammaging\u2019 is a term we see discussed in mammals, including ourselves and horses, and describes that wear and tear phenomenon that many of us are all too familiar with. Those early morning stretches which tell us we are not just as young as we used to be! Common in horses, inflammaging is a natural process, and daily joint care is recommended in all teenage horses, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we are not about to right off our golden oldies\u2013 many of whom have so much more to offer. The experience that horse brings can be worth its weight in gold. Whether that is teaching a child to ride, giving confidence to a nervous rider, or the value of true schoolmaster for helping the competitive rider to step up to the next level. Therefore keeping them fit and flexible is of paramount importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeding a daily joint supplement, designed for the needs of ageing joints, can nourish the joint, so maintaining soundness and allowing them to continue enjoying a full life. NAF Five Star Superflex Senior<\/a> is a unique formulation providing our highest specification of the key joint support nutrients, working in synergy with naturally sourced Omega 3 fatty, to support the body\u2019s own response to inflammaging.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Case Study: Carl Hester & Valegro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Valegro won three Olympic Gold medals as well as numerous European and World titles. Now enjoying a still active retirement at Carl Hester\u2019s yard, twenty-one-year-old Valegro exercises regularly to keep him fit, flexible and focused. Carl says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFeeding for joint health is crucial for ensuring that we provide the right support for our horses and the Five Star Superflex range allows us to do just that. Valegro gave us so much throughout his competitive career and Superflex Senior is the supplement of choice for helping him to maintain an active lifestyle as he gets older. It provides the right nutrition at the right levels, giving him flexibility for life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Case Study: Mikey Tuff & Cupidam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mikey Tuff is a Redpost Rider who runs a professional schooling and jumping yard from his base in Devon. Mikey is jumping up to CSI2* level including competing at the London Global Champions Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I really wanted something to support Cupidam (Dan) in his showjumping career. I liked that it had quite few active ingredients known to help support healthy joints so wanted to give it a go!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Check out Mikey’s full Tried & Tested review of NAF Five Star Superflex Senior here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tips for Senior Joint Care in Horses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n