How it works

The faster racehorses go, or the higher sports horses jump, or the more complex paces dressage horses do, the more strain is put on the legs and the greater the likelihood of injury. Strong bones and joints are essential to keep horses in training and to increase their average speed and growth. Supplementing the diet with Equi Elements reduces the frequency of bone and joint injuries and extends the duration of training before injuries occur. Equi Elements thus helps extend horses' careers.

About Silicon

Silicon is necessary for healthy bones, joints, cartilage, connective tissue and arteries. Studies have shown that horses receiving medium and high doses of silicon can cover twice as many miles in training and racing before incurring injury. The development of silicon that can be directly absorbed by the body and strengthen the skeleton creates a stronger bone structure and a stronger foundation for improved ligaments, tendons and joints. Administering silicon to your horse means putting back what nature takes out rather than simply calming the inflammation created from strain training, competing or age. The beneficial effects of silicon for equine bone and joint health are widely acknowledged. Studies found that horses in training do not receive adequate amounts of silicon in their diet to support healthy bone growth and strength, as very little silicon can be absorbed by a horse's body. Equi Elements is unique in that it contains silicon as stabilized silicic acid, the bio available form of silicon that can be directly absorbed by the horse's body. Equi Elements is clearly the winners' choice for equine bone and joint strength.

Silicon

Silicon has a beneficial effect on bone quality and improves the mineralization process in the bones. It acts as a regulator for calcium and phosphorous uptake and directly contributes to a healthy bone cortex and a well calcified bone matrix. Silicon also plays an important role in the formation of collagen which is found in most organs and tissues in a horse's body, mainly in the connective tissue, ligaments, tendons, bones and cartilage, the skin hair and hooves.

Selenium

The mineral 'Selenium' is a dietary essential critical to the horse's defence against illness. It has strong antioxidant characteristics and protects cells from the damaging influences of free radicals.

Zinc

Zinc is also a vital mineral for horses. It is present in almost every cell and is a component of approximately two hundred enzymes. Zinc plays a vital role in the enzymatic activity of the metabolism.