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Location: Phoenix | Looking to start my horse on a joint supplement. Normally I would use Adaquan, but right now he's a glorified trail horse and I can't really justify it. I won't totally rule it out, but I thought I'd see what people prefer and see if they have any experiences with Cosequin or Platinum Performance… those are the ones that seem to have the best and most consistent reviews that are well known.
Horse in question is 16, but he's got arthritis in his hocks. His hocks were injected three years ago but I never kept up with the maintenance. I'd like to try a feed-through supplement just to see if it improves anything and if not then I'm fine injecting. I just want to keep him comfortable and improve his joint health.
What are your experiences with Platinum? The normal or the CJ? What about Cosequin? Others that you like? Thanks in advance for your input. |
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| I just started platinum today as a matter of fact. Lol. Have you considered pentosan? Especially if he already has issues. It is way cheaper than adequan and I find it's working awesome! |
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Location: Home....Smiling M Farms | Cosequin is the best oral joint supplement on the market. It's the most palatable and there are results to back it up. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Northwest | I am using Platinum Performance (not CJ) and Cosequin ASU + on my 20 year old. Works well for him and he is running strong. |
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| GLC 5500 RX. |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | This is my first entry on here. Been following you guys for several months, just soaking up the knowledge! I don't barrel race but have friends that do. I have 5 horses currently, ranging in ages from 8 to 36. My three oldest (36, 20, and 15) are on Platinum CJ and I'm amazed by it. Dan, my 36 year old, bucks and kicks and acts like he's 3. He's a pasture ornament, but from watching him carry on I think I could leg him back up to ride again! They all look and feel great, and the company is awesome to work with. I can't say enough good things about this product. |
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The Advice Guru
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| Lubrysin, I have seen it work wonders on my horses, and started giving it to my old dog, within 3 days he is back to jumping up on the couch (he hasn't don't this in over 3 months, and he is allowed) |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | There's just so many options.....I can't keep up. >>insert exasperated smiley here<< |
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  More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I'm a Platinum user. I use CJ during the season and plain during the winter. |
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| I'm a platinum user as well.
I did some math and it was less expensive for my two, to buy the regular PP. Then, with the growing filly, I individually bought the osteon product to add into just her feed. I also have my ageing Border Collie on PP for his joints. I love their products and they work. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Forgot to add that I have my dogs on the Platinum CJ for canines. Again, I can truly see the benefits, especially with the 2 older ones. |
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 You get what you give
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Location: Texas | I use Cosequin ASU Plus HA. It's expensive but it's got research behind it. |
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| I started using GLC 5500 RX it has long running test results from an independent study and is the most absorbed feed through on the market. I can get you information on it if you like. I put my daughters 11 yr old mare on it last summer, she had started getting fussy at the gate and her times where up and down. I was so amazed at the change in her she started traveling much better , started walking through the gate again, she took 2 seconds off her pole times and stayed running 21's and 22's which use to be just here and there type of run. We had a mare here on Cosequin and switched her over as well she has been feeling much better and playing and bucking . We also had a friend start a mare on in last year who had been hurt the fall before and vet thought she may never be sound again. The mare has come back very strong and has been getting 1D and 2D checks all summer and winter. I have tried a lot of different ones and this one seems to really do what they say it will. |
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Location: Oregon | For the price, amount you feed, palatability, and ingredients I have found that Tight Joints Plus works the best for my trail horses and I'm super happy with the product. I have an 8 year old and a 25 year old and they are both on it, and the old guy has been on it for two years and no longer need Adaquan.
I've tried Cosequin ASU, Lubrysyn, Fluid Flex, and others, and TJP works best for my horses. But, I believe that what might work for one horse might not work for another so it's a trial and error to find the one that works best for your horse. |
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Location: TX | I use Platinum Performance CJ on my running horses and the plain kind on my younger horse. LOVE IT!
Where does everyone get theirs from? |
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Location: Piedmont, OK | I love Animal Element products that can be catered to each individual horse. All of mine get the Performance Detox and for those in intense training or being hauled a lot I add the Product X. If I have one with an injury I can add Cissus. If I have one with a joint issue I can add MSM. and there are no fillers in any Animal Element products. |
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| meganmc2209 - 2015-02-06 11:19 AM I use Platinum Performance CJ on my running horses and the plain kind on my younger horse. LOVE IT! Where does everyone get theirs from?
platinum directly online |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | Thanks for the responses. I liked the price of the plain PP, but the CJ seemed a little out of reach considering I'm not roping or anything on him. I really appreciate the responses! |
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| hammer_time - 2015-02-06 1:44 PM Thanks for the responses. I liked the price of the plain PP, but the CJ seemed a little out of reach considering I'm not roping or anything on him. I really appreciate the responses!
That's why I chose PP and added Osteon just to my filly that needs it ......  |
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| Has anyone used the Oxygen Extreme? Was interested in trying it.. |
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Red Bull Agressive
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Location: North Dakota | Don't wanna hijack but what exactly is the difference between Cosequin ASU and Cosequin ASU Plus? Is it really worth the extra $$$? |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | The ASU Plus has Hyluaronic Acid, regular does not. Actually started looking at the 4-n-1 HA or the Matrix 5 H/A....I like the idea of a pelleted form. Why are there so many?!?! |
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Red Bull Agressive
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Location: North Dakota | hammer_time - 2015-02-06 9:35 PM
The ASU Plus has Hyluaronic Acid, regular does not. Actually started looking at the 4-n-1 HA or the Matrix 5 H/A....I like the idea of a pelleted form. Why are there so many?!?!
I don't know but it makes my head spin! I think my older gelding might be getting some arthritis in his hocks and there are just way too many options. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Ditto |
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Location: Smack in the middle of WA! | I'm a platinum fan! It's a good all around supple mentioned and my 2 don't have any joint issues so I'm using it more for maintenance. If I was going to add a joint supplement I'd add tight joints plus to the platinum! |
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Cosequin vs. Platinum Performance....or others?