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Glucosamine Hydrochloride - Feed Ingredient

Glucosamine hydrochloride is a compound commonly included in equine feed and supplements as a source of glucosamine, an amino sugar that serves as a building block for cartilage and joint tissues. It is typically derived from shellfish exoskeletons or produced synthetically. Unlike glucosamine sulfate, the hydrochloride form contains a higher concentration of glucosamine per unit weight and does not include sulfur, which may influence its bioavailability.

In equine nutrition, glucosamine hydrochloride is primarily used in joint support formulations. While it is widely marketed for promoting joint health, scientific evidence on its effectiveness in horses remains inconclusive. While some studies suggest potential benefits in maintaining joint integrity, many others indicate limited absorption and low bioavailability.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Glucosamine Hydrochloride as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Joint Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Joint Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a ration balancer that contains 10g of glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and 15mg of biotin. This ration balancer supports joint health and hoof health in horses and ponies.
Joint RLF: Liquid Joint Supplement (Blue Chip Feed)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Joint RLF: Liquid Joint Supplement from Blue Chip Feed contains hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and organic MSM. It was designed to support joint health. This liquid supplement is intended for performance and senior horses and ponies.
Joint Support (Dodson & Horrell)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Joint Support from Dodson & Horrell is a pelleted supplement that supports the musculoskeletal system in horses and ponies. This supplement contains glucosamine, MSM, and herbs such as mint and basil.
JointSaver (Figuerola Laboratories)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
JointSaver by Figuerola Laboratories is a joint supplement designed to support joint and connective tissue health. It is formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and hyaluronic acid.
Kalm N EZ GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
Kalm 'N EZ GC Plus is a pelleted complete feed with added glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and methylsulfonlymethane (MSM). It contains 14% crude protein, 8% crude fat and an NSC of 13.5%.
Kalm Performer GC Plus (Tribute)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RespiratoryRespiratory
Tribute Kalm Performer is a pelleted complete feed intended for mature horses on high protein forages like alfalfa hay. It is a corn-free formula with steam-crimped grains to support digestibility. It provides 24% NSC.
Kentucky Solution (Equine America)
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Kentucky Solution from Equine America is a supplement that is meant to support joint health. It is also intended to assist with inflammation from exercise and cartilage health.
KER-Flex (Kentucky Equine Research)
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
KER-Flex from Kentucky Equine Research is a powdered joint supplement for horses in all levels of work. KER-Flex contains chondroitin sulphate, MSM, hyaluronic acid and glucosamine HCl intended to support joint health in horses.
Lifeforce Elite Performance (Alltech)
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
StressStress
LifeForce Elite Performance by Alltech is a powdered supplement intended to support complete wellness in performance horses.
Liquid Motion (AniMed)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Liquid Motion from AniMed is a liquid supplement that aims to provide nutrients to help with joint health, structure, and function. It also helps with connective tissue health and contains antioxidants.
LMF Pro-Pellet (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
LMF Pro-Pellet is a textured high-fiber feed for performance horses in moderate to heavy work. It contains 12% crude protein, and 3.3% fat, along with bio-available trace minerals, organic selenium, live yeast culture, and glucosamine.
LMF Senior (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
LMF Senior is a pelleted complete feed for aged horses. It contains ingredients to support joint and gut health.
LMF Senior Low Carb (LMF Horse Feeds)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Grain FreeGrain Free
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
LMF Senior Low Carb feed is a soybean- and alfalfa-based feed for mature horses. It contains 13% crude protein, 8% fat, and 8% NSC.
Mare Support (Pureform)
CalmingCalming
MareMare
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Mare Support is a vitamin/mineral supplement formulated for horses on a grass-based diet. It contains glucosamine and MSM for joint health, B-vitamins, organic microminerals and vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry).
Mobility Balancer (Horslyx)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
Mobility Balancer from Horslyx is designed to support joint health and mobility and hoof health. This balancer is intended for active horses of all ages, specifically performance and senior horses.
Multiflex (Multivet USA Inc)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Multiflex is an equine joint supplement providing glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and trace minerals involved in maintaining connective tissue. It provides 3750mg of Glucosamine Sulfate per serving.
Next Level Performance (Farnam)
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Farnam Next Level Performance is a pelleted supplement intended to support joints, connective tissue and exercise recovery. It contains microlactin, glucosamine, chondroitin, Vitamin C and minerals.
NutriFLEX (Kelato)
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
NutriFLEX Kelato is a joint supplement that is meant to support tendons, ligaments, bones, and cartilage. It contains amino acids, minerals, and glucosamine hydrochloride which assists in overall leg health and strength.
Optimum Flex Plus (DAC)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Optimum Flex Plus by DAC is a powdered joint supplement designed to support joint health and mobility. Its formula includes MSM, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate.
Performance One (Pureform)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Performance One is a concentrated supplement for performance horses providing glucosamine, MSM, creatine, amino acids, vitamins, trace minerals and electrolytes.
Pivot (Equi-lete)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Pivot by Equi-lete is a pelleted joint supplement intended to support cartilage health in all horse types.
Pure Glucosamine Powder (AniMed)
ExerciseExercise
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
This supplement from AniMed contains pure glucosamine. Glucosamine is meant to help with the recovery process from stress, injuries, or physical exercise. It also aims to help with pain relief and joint motion.
Pure Joint (Pure Feed Company)
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Joint by Pure Feed Company is a powdered joint supplement that contains ingredients such as glucosamine and MSM. It provides a source of bioavailable antioxidant Vitamin C and Boswellia to support healthy joints and mobility.
PureFlex Joint Complex (AniMed)
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
PureFlex Joint Complex from AniMed is meant to support the joint health of horses and help with performance and exercise. It contains glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronan and MSM.
Rapid Flex (Manna Pro)
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Rapid Flex from Manna Pro is a joint supplement that contains a blend of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid, and various herbs.
Renew Gold Senior (Manna Pro)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Renew Gold Senior from Manna Pro is an extruded pellet that combines stabilized rice bran, CoolStance® Coconut Meal, ground peas, and stabilized ground whole flax. It also contains added glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate for joint support.
Renew Gold Xtra (The Phoenix Company)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
UlcersUlcers
Renew Gold Xtra by The Phoenix Company is a joint and gut health supplement formulated for performance horses and active seniors. It provides cool, steady energy while supporting optimal digestive function.
Renewal (Purica)
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Purica Equine Renewal is a joint health supplement for horses containing glucosamine, MSM, TMG, vitamin C and magnesium. It is advertised to aid in pain relief and support movement.
Security (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Security by Doctor's Choice Supplement is an organic ration balancer intended for mature and performance horses. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and yucca to support joint health.
Senior (Hygain)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Senior from Hygain is a textured feed intended for senior horses. Senior contains added glucosamine intended to support joint health. This feed also contains added amino acids intended to support muscle development.
Senior Combo (DuMor)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Senior Combo by DuMor is a comprehensive supplement for senior horses. Senior Combo provides joint, hoof, and digestion support with additive vitamins and minerals.
Senior Combo Multi-Function Supplement (Agrimaster)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
ProbioticProbiotic
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Senior Combo Multi-Function Supplement by Agrimaster is a powdered supplement intended to support overall health in senior horses.
Senior Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Senior Feed Balancer from TopSpec is a ration balancer intended for senior horses and ponies. This balancer contains 10g of glucosamine per day to support joint mobility.
Senior GC Pelleted Feed (BUCKEYE Nutrition)-[Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Senior GC is a now-discontinued pelleted feed from Buckeye Nutrition targeted to older horses with functional teeth. Senior GC provided glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM to support joint health.
Senior Lite Feed Balancer (TopSpec)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Senior Lite Feed Balancer from TopSpec is ideal for senior horses prone to weight gain. This ration balancer contains glucosamine to support joint health in horses and ponies.
Senior Sport with Glucosamine (Tribute)
ExerciseExercise
FatFat
FiberFiber
SeniorSenior
Senior Sport with Glucosamine by Tribute is a textured feed for seniors with added glucosamine that intends to support joint health. It contains high fat and fibre to support calmer performances.
Senior Stable Mix GC (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Senior Stable Mix GC by Elk Grove Milling is a complete feed containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is intended for senior horses showing signs of arthritis.
Seniority GC Plus (Tribute Equine)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
JointsJoints
RespiratoryRespiratory
SeniorSenior
Tribute Seniority™ GC Plus is a textured, complete feed for mature horses that contains additional ingredients to support joint health. It is formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM.
Sentinel LifeTime (Blue Seal)
FatFat
FiberFiber
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Sentinel LifeTime is an extruded feed intended for junior, adult and senior horses that require a higher caloric density. It provides 10% fat, 20% fibre and a maximum NSC of 14.5%.
Sho-Flex Meal (Manna Pro)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Sho-Flex Meal by Manna Pro is a powdered joint health supplement that contains Glucosamine HCl, MSM, Chondroitin Sulfate, and Vitamin C. Anise flavouring and yeast culture are added to improve palatability.
Slide ha+ Equine (Slide ha+)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Slide ha+ Equine by Slide ha+ is a joint supplement formulated to support equine performance and recovery. It contains hyaluronic acid, which helps maintain joint lubrication, protect cartilage, and promote overall joint health.
SmartCombo Senior Ultra (SmartPak)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
SmartCombo Senior Ultra is a pelleted supplement intended for senior horses containing glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes.
SmartCombo Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
YeastYeast
This supplement made for horses by SmartPak is meant to support the health of hooves, joints, coat, and digestion. It is pelleted and contains yeast.
SmartFlex Pellets (SmartPak)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SmartFlex Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted joint supplement for horses in light to moderate work. This supplement is formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid intended to support joint health in horses.
SmartFlex Rehab Pellets (SmartPak)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
ProteinProtein
RecoveryRecovery
SmartFlex Rehab Pellets is a supplement intended for horses rehabilitating from an injury. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid for joints and connective tissue.
SmartFlex Senior Pellets (Smart Pak)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
SmartFlex Senior Pellets from Smart Pak is a pelleted joint supplement. SmartFlex Senior Pellets provides 7000mg of glucosamine, 500mg of chondroitin sulfate, and 50mg of hyaluronic acid intended to support healthy joints.
SmartFlex Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)
Bone HealthBone Health
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
SmartFlex Ultra Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted joint supplement for horses. SmartFlex Ultra Pellets is formulated with glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate intended to support joint health.
SmartPerform Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
SmartPerform Ultra Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted equine supplement intended to support joint and gut health. SmartPerform Ultra Pellets is formulated with turmeric, resveratrol, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate which are intended to support gut and joint health in horses.
SmartStride Senior Pellets (SmartPak)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
SmartStride Senior Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted joint supplement for horses. SmartStride Senior Pellets is formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid intended to support joint health. This supplement is intended to promote healthy cartilage and tissue growth.
SmartStride Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
MuscleMuscle
SmartStride Ultra Pellets from SmartPak is a joint supplement. SmartStride Ultra Pellets are intended to support joints, tendons, and ligaments. This supplement contains collagen and silica intended to support muscle repair.

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