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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I think they are both good products and both are FDA approved.
The cost is very similar.
Which do you prefer, and why? |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | I prefer Adequan because it lasts longer (half life in the body is 2 weeks I think), and it can help heal damage. |
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Location: Beggs, OK | They do two totally different things. Adequan is for long term maintenance. Legend has more of an analgesic effect and "takes the sting out" for short term relief. They work great when used together on a horse that has a tough run schedule. |
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The Advice Guru
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| Adequen can regenerate cartilage, legend stimulates HA production, and reduces inflammation but IV is only in the system for a day or less.
Together they are awesome.
I give glucosamine iv weekly to help reduce inflammation, visually I see the same effects as I do with the legend, but glucosamine way cheaper |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | rachellyn80 - 2014-03-20 9:44 AM They do two totally different things. Adequan is for long term maintenance. Legend has more of an analgesic effect and "takes the sting out" for short term relief. They work great when used together on a horse that has a tough run schedule.
This is what I was thinking. I've given both, but never at the same time.
So basically, if I give both, we're talking $700-800 per horse over about 4 months, give or take. I don't think I need it for younger horses, but I run an 11 yr old and a 19 yr old regularly. By "regularly", I'm talking weekend jackpots, maybe 2 runs per weekend. I'm not talking rodeos.
So, if I did this, plus Platinum CJ, that would be a pretty solid program? |
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Location: Here | rachellyn80 - 2014-03-20 9:44 AM They do two totally different things. Adequan is for long term maintenance. Legend has more of an analgesic effect and "takes the sting out" for short term relief. They work great when used together on a horse that has a tough run schedule.
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Location: NC | Have to say i love Adequan. My older gelding is going to be 18 this year and has "minimal arthritis due to age". Had him x-rayed and lameness tested when i was living in TN, due to not running right. Was told I could inject hocks or start and use Adequan with him. He hasnt always been just a barrel horse and with his age I wanted something that helped rest of joints as well. Took him off for winter (really due to shortage) and could totally feel the difference. Hes back on it and back to his normal self. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Racer4eva - 2014-03-20 10:49 AM Have to say i love Adequan. My older gelding is going to be 18 this year and has "minimal arthritis due to age". Had him x-rayed and lameness tested when i was living in TN, due to not running right. Was told I could inject hocks or start and use Adequan with him. He hasnt always been just a barrel horse and with his age I wanted something that helped rest of joints as well. Took him off for winter (really due to shortage) and could totally feel the difference. Hes back on it and back to his normal self.
This is good to hear. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Both Adequan and Legend run around $350-$400 for a muli-dose vial, correct? |
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Location: Beggs, OK | I saw better results with using a high quality HA for IA injections, like Hylartin. Maintain with Adequan and for helping with arthritis issues Previcox the week of a long weekend race....then Surpass (topical anti-inflamatory) on the hocks the day of a race.
This was all for an older mare that was all heart and would run with a broken leg if asked. We were able to keep her comfortable and up and running in the 1D at 25 years old. I have rarely used Legend. |
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | I agree with what RL80 posted. And sidebar- when I think of Legend I think of a great horseman who told me the Charmayne was the only one who figured out how to use Legend- he said she used it everytime she went in the arena for a run! ((and I would if I could afford it)) |
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Location: Midwest | I've never tried Adequan, but I use Pentosan. My vet told me she has seen better results with Pentosan than Adequan, even though it is not FDA approved.
I know my guy, who will be 17 this year, is doing really well. I'm actually holding off his hock injections because he is not sore at all while I'm legging him up. |
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Location: Beggs, OK | TurnLane - 2014-03-20 11:49 AM I agree with what RL80 posted. And sidebar- when I think of Legend I think of a great horseman who told me the Charmayne was the only one who figured out how to use Legend- he said she used it everytime she went in the arena for a run! ((and I would if I could afford it))
Exactly! lol This was the most cost effective way for us to go down the road. I wouldn't have done it to run her myself, but for Pj to get to make some runs on that mare it was more than worth it.
With Legend it just feels like you are adding $40 to your entry fees. I can justify Adequan because of the longterm help it offers. |
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Location: USA | My mare is 24 this year. I was having her hocks injected almost on a yearly basis. I started her on the Adequan and after only the first 3 loading doses, she was moving more fluidly and obviously felt better. She's an all or nothing kind of gal in the arena. So she runs HARD. After using the Adequan I have been able to skip the injections. My vet says her joints are good and she doesn't need injections. Even though she is retired for the most part now and has some mild arthritis, I still keep her on Adequan. I occasionally will still take her to a benefit run and we do lots of trail riding so I want her to be comfortable. Legend is so short term, I can't justify the money. I've used it, even with the adequan but couldn't tell a difference. |
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Location: Arkansas | So I have a 16 year old gelding who has had a torn suspensory in the past, horner's syndrome so some nerve issues in the head/neck, and has had other bumps, bruises, soreness in the past. I don't run him every weekend but he does get rode 3-5 times a week. What would be best for him? Adequan to stay in his system or Legend when he makes a run? I have had him on Previcoxx in the past but could not tell any difference with it or without it.
Sorry if I am hijacking. You have some knowledgeable people giving sound advice!  |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Pentosan sounds like a good product too. I see there are some onging trials comparing Pentosan with Adequan. The results should be interesting. Does anyone know the cost of pentosan? |
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Location: Arkansas | It was on another post a few weeks ago. Let me see if I can find the price comparison for you. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Esther - 2014-03-20 12:36 PM So I have a 16 year old gelding who has had a torn suspensory in the past, horner's syndrome so some nerve issues in the head/neck, and has had other bumps, bruises, soreness in the past. I don't run him every weekend but he does get rode 3-5 times a week. What would be best for him? Adequan to stay in his system or Legend when he makes a run? I have had him on Previcoxx in the past but could not tell any difference with it or without it.
Sorry if I am hijacking. You have some knowledgeable people giving sound advice!
You aren't hijacking at all. If I had to choose between adequan and legend, I would say adequan is the best option between the two. |
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Location: Arkansas | http://forums.barrelhorseworld.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=446151&posts=15&mid=6950530&highlight=pentosan&highlightmode=1&action=search#M6950530
Here ya go! One of the posters on here said it was $10 a dose from Wedgewood Pharmacy providing a script from your vet.
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Location: Mendenhall, Ms | cheryl makofka - 2014-03-20 10:00 AM Adequen can regenerate cartilage, legend stimulates HA production, and reduces inflammation but IV is only in the system for a day or less. Together they are awesome. I give glucosamine iv weekly to help reduce inflammation, visually I see the same effects as I do with the legend, but glucosamine way cheaper
What glucosamine are you injecting IV? Is it acetyl d glucosamine? I thought mine said intramuscular. I like IV injections better. Thanks |
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