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Glucosamine - Feed Ingredient

Glucosamine is an amino sugar that occurs naturally in the cartilage of joints and is commonly used in equine nutrition as a dietary supplement to support joint health. It serves as a building block for glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and proteoglycans, which are key structural components of cartilage and synovial fluid.

In horse feeds and supplements, glucosamine is typically provided in the form of glucosamine hydrochloride or glucosamine sulfate. It is frequently included in formulations intended for performance horses, aging horses, or those with high joint loading. However, the efficacy of glucosamine remains a topic of debate due to its relatively low oral bioavailability in horses, and scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness is inconsistent.

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

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Flex Alpha (Hestevard)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Gut HealthGut Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Flex Alpha by Hestevard is a liquid supplement intended to provide joint and digestive support in all types of horses and ponies.
Flex n Action (Farrier’s Magic)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Flex n Action is a supplement intended to help maintain healthy joints for aging horses and competition horses.
Flex Wafer (Majesty’s)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Flex Wafer's are designed to provide horses and ponies with essential nutrients to promote healthy joints.
Flex XT Wafer (Majesty’s)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Flex XT is a supplement intended to help promote healthy joints in horses and ponies.
Flex-aid Joint Supplement (Agrimaster)
Bone HealthBone Health
FlavorFlavor
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Flex-aid Joint Supplement by Agrimaster is a pelleted joint supplement containing glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and hyaluronic acid. It is intended to support joint health in all classes of horses and ponies.
Flex-It (Cox Vet Lab)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Flex-It is a liquid supplement intended to support joint health. It contains glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate.
Flex+Max (Absorbine)
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Flex+Max by Absorbine is an equine joint health supplement that contains glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, and Boswellia serrata. It also include fat from flaxseed and rice bran.
FlexAbility CM (AniMed)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
FlexAbility CM from AniMed is a joint support supplement. It contains nutrients that aims to help maintain healthy joint connective tissues, joint structure, and joint function/mobility.
FlexiMover (Equestrizone)
Bone HealthBone Health
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
FlexiMover from Equestrizone contains boswellia, ginger, glucosamine and MSM for joint support in horses. It is ideal for performance horses as well as older horses who struggle with joint stiffness.
FlexMOR (DuMor)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
FlexMOR by DuMor is formulated with glucosamine, MSM and Hyaluronic Acid which supports healthy joints and improves joint mobility.
FluidFlex (Farnam)
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
FluidFlex from Farnam is a liquid supplement intended to support joint health in exercising horses. It contains glucosamine HCl (from shellfish), Yucca Schidigera, chondrotin sulfate (from poultry), collagen-derived peptides, zinc, manganese, and copper. It contains artificial flavorings and sugar.
Fohlengold BoneCare (St.Hippolyt)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
Fohlengold BoneCare by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support stable bone growth in foals and young horses.
Full Stride (Pureform)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Pureform Full Stride is a joint and bone supplement for horses containing MSM, Glucosamine, DMG, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The formula is advertised to maintain cartilage, tendons, muscle, skin, hair and hooves.
Full Support Mini (Pureform)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Pureform Full Support Mini is a vitamin/mineral supplement intended for miniature horse breeds. It contains ingredients to support joint health, B-vitamins, as well as organic and inorganic minerals.
Game Changer Plus (OE Nutraceuticals)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
MuscleMuscle
Game Changer Plus by OE Nutraceuticals is a powdered supplement designed to support joint and muscle health by helping to reduce inflammation.
GLS Powder (Omega Alpha)
Bone HealthBone Health
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
GLS Powder from Omega Alpha is a powdered supplement that can support joint health and maintenance, cartilage support, and contains sulfur and other minerals.
Glucosamine
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Glucosamine is a natural component of cartilage, commonly used in joint supplements for horses. Glucosamine sulfate has mixed efficacy for supporting joint health in equine studies.
Glucosamine 10000 Plus with MSM (NAF Equine)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Glucosamine 10000 Plus with MSM from NAF Equine is intended to support joint health in all horses and ponies. This supplement contains glucosamine and MSM.
Glucosamine 5000 (AniMed)
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
VitaminsVitamins
Glucosamine 5000 from AniMed contains glucosamine which is meant to help produce proteoglycans, helping to maintain healthy joints and connective tissue. It also contains Yee-Sacc 1026 which can help with digestion.
Glucosamine HCl (Hestevard)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Glucosamine HCl by Hestevard contains 99% pure glucosamine HCl, and is intended to support healthy joints and cartilage in all horse and pony types.
Glucosamine Plus (PureForm)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Pureform Glucosamine Plus is an equine joint supplement that contains glucosamine HCL, MSM, synthetic Vitamin E, Vitamin C, magnesium, and molasses.
Glucosamine XL Plus w/MSM (MVP)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
RecoveryRecovery
Glucosamine XL Plus w/MSM by MVP is a pelleted supplement for horses that intends to support joint function. It contains ingredients such as glucosamine, MSM, and Ester-C®.
Glucosamine XL Plus w/MSM Pellets (Med-Vet Pharmaceuticals)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Glucosamine XL Plus w/MSM Pellets is a joint supplement for horses containing MSM, glucosamine sulphate, and vitamin C meant to support healthy joint function
Glucosamine XL Powder (MVP)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Glucosamine XL Powder by MVP is a powdered supplement for horses that intends to support joint function. It contains only glucosamine sulphate which intends to increase cartilage and fluid around joints.
Grand Complete (Grand Meadows)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
Grand Complete is an all-in-one supplement intended to provide support to hooves, joints, and the digestive system. This supplement contains glucosamine HCl and MSM intended to provide joint support.
Grand Premium Plus (Grand Meadows)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
Grand Premium Plus is a complete feed for horses that provides vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as ingredients for joint support and digestion. Ideal for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Hesteflex (Hestevard)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Hesteflex by Hestevard is a powdered supplement intended to support the maintenance of joints and tendons in all horse types and disciplines.
High Impact (HorseLogic)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
High Impact from HorseLogic is a hoof and joint supplement. High Impact contains amino acids and biotin for hoof health, plus MSM, glucosamine, collagen, and chondroitin for joint health.
HP3 (Equine Health and Performance, Inc.)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
HP3 by Equine Health and Performance, Inc. is a joint and tendon supplement designed for performance horses. It is formulated with MSM, turmeric and glucosamine sulfate.
Hyalcare Plus (Herbs for Horses)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Hyalcare Plus from Herbs for Horses is a powdered equine joint supplement. Hyalcare Plus is formulated with MSM and collagen intended to support joint health in horses.
HylaLUBE Pellets (Select The Best)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
HylaLUBE Pellets by Select The Best is a pelleted joint supplement that provides vitamins and minerals for joint fluid, healthy cartilage, and is made with rice bran for palatability.
In The Pink Senior (NAF Equine)
DigestionDigestion
Gut HealthGut Health
SeniorSenior
YeastYeast
In The Pink Senior from NAF Equine is intended for senior horses and ponies. This supplement is meant to support overall gut health.
Joint 6-in-1 Pellets (Formula 707)
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Joint 6-in-1 by Formula 707 is a pelleted supplement intended to support the joints of competition horses or horses that need joint support.
Joint Aid Plus (GWF Nutrition)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Joint Aid Plus is a pelleted joint supplement that is intended to maintain joints regardless of age, size, and level of workload. It is meant for horses and ponies.
Joint Armor (Kentucky Performance Products)
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
Joint Armor from Kentucky Performance Products is a powdered joint supplement for horses. Joint Armor contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid intended to support joint health in horses.
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat (Horse Health Products)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat from Horse Health Products is a pelleted 3-in-1 supplement. This supplement contains ingredients intended to support joint, hoof and coat health.
Joint Ease (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Joint Ease is a joint supplement intended for performance horses. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and yucca that intends to promote joint function.
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 Renew II (Peak Performance Nutrients)
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
Joint Renew II by Peak Performance Nutrients is a supplement meant to support cartilage and joints. It contains glucosamine and other minerals intended to support healthy joints and flexibility.
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.
Joint Support (Krafft)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Joint Support by Krafft is a supplement intended to help maintain joint health and mobility in senior and performance horses. It contains MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate.
Joint+ (Enviro Equine)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Joint+ by Enviro Equine is a joint supplement intended to support healthy joints, connective tissue and overall mobility in horses of all ages.
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.
Karaflex Pellet (Biopteq)
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Karaflex Pellet from Biopteq is a supplement meant to assist in joint health. It is a source of vitamins and minerals, and it aims to help with flexibility, mobility, and cartilage health.
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.
Laminex (MVP)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
CirculationCirculation
JointsJoints
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Laminex by MVP is a pelleted supplement meant to help support healthy joint function, blood sugar levels, and hoof growth. It contains MSM, magnesium, biotin, and devil's claw.

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