Equine America Better Bones

The skeleton is the foundation of the body, which provides support, protection for the organs, levers for movement, and acts as a mineral store for the body. Bones will naturally adapt to the stress created by work or exercise by becoming denser where loading is greatest. If the correct vitamins and minerals are not available, bones will become weak or brittle, increasing the risk of injury or fracture.

In broodmares, if sufficient levels of the bone developing vitamins and minerals are not available, the stores within her own bones will be used to create the skeleton of the foal. If these are not replenished it can cause brittle bones in the mare and lead to growth problems in the foal. Heavy grazing, farming, and fertilisation can leave land lacking in these vital elements, and providing the correct nutrition for bone strength and development is vital for every horse, especially the broodmare, young stock, and competition horse.

Feed Better Bones in combination with Cortaflex to support joint and bone condition for horses of all ages.

• Provides key minerals, vitamins D3, and K collagen and amino acids for broodmares and youngstock to support optimum skeletal development.
• Contains bio-available mineral sources, including sustainable marine algae, collagen and high-quality protein, providing key amino acids.
• MSM to support the horses’ natural anti-inflammatory processes, as well as providing a bioavailable source of sulphur to support hoof growth.
• Provides targeted nutrition for broodmares and youngstock, as well as young race horses entering training and young performance horses competing in age classes, to support continuing skeletal maturation and maintenance of bone density.
• Also suitable for horses on long term box rest, where bone de-mineralization can occur through enforced lack of load-bearing activity.

• Equine America is BETA NOPS and UFAS accredited, making Better Bones suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing by reducing the risk of our products containing prohibited substances.

For those competing under the Rules of Racing, please note that when fed at recommended levels, this product contains controlled levels of MSM which is listed as a threshold substance under the Rules of Racing.

Feeding guidelines:

• For typical 500g mature weight:
• Weanlings (6-12 months) 60g per day
• Yearlings (12-24 months) 90g per day
• Broodmares and mature horses 120g per day