WHAT IS EQUITOP® GLME
Equitop® GLME is a unique joint supplement that has been specifically designed for horses and contains high quality Green Lipped Mussel Extract (GLME).
These all combine to help maintain joint functionality by supporting the maintenance of normal joint lubrication, the stability and elasticity of ligaments and the existing shock-absorbing properties of cartilage as well as supporting the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes. Equitop® GLME is formulated as tasty, pearl granules, making it exceptionally easy to measure and feed. It can be mixed with feed or fed separately. It has been tested free of doping relevant substances and is recommended by vets for a wide range of horses.
One tub typically lasts for 30 days providing good value for money for the high quality ingredients in each scoop.
BODYWEIGHT DAILY FEEDING AMOUNT
< 500 kg 1 measure (25g)
> 500 kg 2 measures (50g)
Equitop® GLME is a natural source of:
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Glycosaminoglycans including chondroitin sulphate
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Vitamins
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Minerals
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Omega-3 Fatty acids
WHEN TO FEED EQUITOP® GLME
There are key times when your horse will benefit from adding Equitop® GLME to their feed. Any time the joints are working harder or need extra help, particularly including:
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Young horses entering work
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Performance horses and horses in hard work
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Older horses
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To supplement rehabilitation from joint disorders
WHY FEED EQUITOP® GLME?
Equitop® GLME is a unique supplement that is designed to support joint health in horses.
Unlike the vast majority of equine joint supplements on the market, Equitop® products are manufactured by a veterinary pharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. Being the global leaders in equine medicine and utilising the research and development heritage of the business has allowed for the vet-endorsed supplement Equitop® GLME.
Manufactured to good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards, Equitop® GLME offer you peace of mind that you are providing your horse with a thoroughly researched joint supplement that has been created to the highest industry standards by the leaders in science-based equine products.
JOINT SUPPLEMENTS FOR HORSES
Healthy joints are vital in keeping our horses sound and able to perform as athletes. Joint problems are a common cause of lameness in horses and all horses are at risk of developing joint disease, especially as they become older. A balanced diet is important to help keep your horse in optimal condition. As horses age their digestion may become less efficient, so they may require changes to their feed to help keep them in tip-top condition.1
Joint supplements are extremely popular and can be useful to help support joint health by providing a dietary source of key nutrients which help maintain normal joints.2
Supplements containing natural ingredients such as Green-Lipped Mussel Extract (such as Equitop® GLME) provide glycosaminoglycans (including chondroitin sulphate) which are the building blocks of cartilage, as well as essential fatty acids to support the body’s natural anti-inflammatory processes.
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1. McIlwraith CW et al (2012) Bones & Joint Research 1(11) 297-309
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2. Goer RJ et al.(2013). Equine Applied Clinical Nutrition. Elsevier. Chapter 15
GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL EXTRACT FOR HORSES
Green Lipped Mussel Extract (GLME) is a natural source of glycosaminoglycans, the building blocks of cartilage, tendons, ligaments and joint fluid. These help maintain joint functionality by supporting normal joint lubrication, the stability and elasticity of ligaments and the existing shock-absorbing properties of cartilage. GLME is also an excellent source of essential fatty acids which support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes.
Scientific studies agree Green Lipped Mussel Extract (GLME) supports joint health which means that feeding your horse a high quality source of GLME offers you reassurance that you are supporting soundness in your horse.
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1. Cayzer J et al. A randomised, double-blinded placebo-controlled study on the efficacy of a unique extract of green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) in horses with chronic fetlock lameness attributed to osteoarthritis. Equine Veterinary Journal (2012) 44, 393-398.
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2. Brien S et al. Systematic review of the nutritional supplement Perna canaliculus (green-lipped mussel) in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Q J Med (2008) 101: 167-179.
RECOMMENDED BY VETS
With the dizzying array of joint supplements on the market, it is often Equitop® GLME that is recommended by vets when they are asked about joint supplements for horses. With a wide range of reasons for recommending Equitop® GLME to their clients, a number of vets have offered their view on Equitop® GLME.
CHOSEN BY CHAMPIONS
Nutrition and exercise are critical components of building champions whether you are a horse or a rider and there is a raft of choice available when it comes to selecting a joint supplement for a horse. Often faced with the plethora of choice, leading riders from all equestrian disciplines choose to feed Equitop® GLME and here are a few of the reasons why.
TRUSTED BY HORSE OWNERS
Built from the veterinary medicine heritage of our business, Equitop® GLME is a joint supplement for horses that offers a uniqueness - derived from sustainably harvested Green Lipped Mussel Extract, Equitop® GLME is produced by the global leaders in equine medicine and the credibility of our products has led to some great feedback from horse owners of all types of equines.
THE EQUITOP® PRODUCTS
