RE: glucosamine

["Kerry Dykes" <KDykes@cpes.com>]

This brings up an interesting point -- is Grandflex (or similar) products
prohibited under AERC rules?  I specifically remember a ride vet talking
about injectibles as a good alternative to supplementation, and I've always
assumed it was not a problem.....

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Beckstrom, Carolyn [mailto:Carolyn.Beckstrom@standardregister.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:08 AM
To: 'ridecamp@endurance.net'
Subject: RC: glucosamine


I am considering putting my horse on grand flex as a preventative.  He is
turning 7 and has never had a problem, but I would obviously like to insure
his continued soundness.  I know there is no proof that these supplements
prevent problems, but I figure it can't hurt and maybe help?   I know I
would have to discontinue using it 48 hours before a ride (at least ECTRA
sanctioned rides) and my question is - can this hurt the horse?  Will his
body be used to the supplement and then not produce as much of it's own
"lubricants" so if I stop using it and ask for hard exercise I could
actually cause what I am hoping to prevent?  Thank-you for your advice.
Carolyn and Gem in MA


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