When to Start Your Horse on Joint Supplements

Updated June 30, 2025

In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah talk about which horses should be fed oral joint supplements. They discuss at what age horses should start receiving joint supplements, how their athletic career and the intensity of their training plays a role, as well as determining what type of joint supplement to give. Dr. Gray reviews some fundamental ingredients in joint supplements and how to adjust your horse's supplement program as their workload changes.

Resources on Supporting Your Horse's Joint Health

• Understanding the types of ingredients in joint supplement formulas for horses
• Shop equine joint supplements
• Horse owners guide to feeding horse joint supplements