Feeding gelatin as a hoof supplement? Does it work? How much?

[bburrell]

I have been taking Hydrolyzed Collagen myself because I am almost 50 and my body ached. I had read numerous articles stating how Collagen is amazing for the human body because at about 30 or so the human body stops making its own collagen so a person would need to supplement themselves to have continued nail growth, less wrinkles, less body and joint aches etc - So last Novemeber I started taking 11 grams or 1 scoop daily and in 2 weeks I noticed a real difference in my body aches. My nails grow like crazy and my skin looks better than it has in the last 10 years!

SO, I happen to have a gelding that has a suspensory injury. I had him on smart tendon, but then heard about Equinity which is basically amino acids - but no collagen. I purchased some so I could see the label and try it out - but also started giving my gelding Hydrolyzed collagen thinking he would have the same benefits from the amino acids and collagen that I am having…guess what? He is moving better. The healing is also coming along too and I have noticed less head bob at the trot. I now have all FIVE of my horses on 1 scoop or 11 grams of collagen. Its more than anything Smartpak has to offer. Their highest level of collagen in their product is 5000mg. Thats 1/2 of 1 scoop of human grade collagen. I have read several studies on collagen for horses and they suggest that it even helps ulcer healing. Here are some article for your enjoyment. =)

https://theequinereport.com/2017/11/hydrolyzed-collagen-a-supplement-to-maintain-stomach-health/

http://www.thehorse.com/articles/25568/collagen-shown-more-effective-for-arthritic-horses

[Guilherme]

@sublimequine

How much do you give the horses? And do you just buy like plain gelatin at the grocery store, or?

I’m curious! :yes:

tuppys; Oh, they come in packets? That’d be handy!

We’ve used it before. It does seem to have a benefit but AFAIK there are not controlled studies. So decide which acacdotes you want to believe!

G.

[luvmyhackney]

Not sure about studies, but my pony goes cray over the orange flavored jello in a syringe when I need to give him meds. When I was giving it to him daily, he did grow foot faster.

[Buckinh]

I was wondering about making an actual jello fruit salad, jiggly and all, for my horses birthday. After reading a lot of the responses it appears it won’t kill him. This is a great group, highly informative. Thanks.

[downen]

@Buckinh

I was wondering about making an actual jello fruit salad, jiggly and all, for my horses birthday. After reading a lot of the responses it appears it won’t kill him. This is a great group, highly informative. Thanks.

You HAVE to post pictures of your horse consuming that! :lol:

[merrygoround]

Well personally I’d use the flavored Jello. Who cares what this silly Harvard physician thinks, or has found through research!:lol: However, if you do take the time to read it, you will find that you are wasting your time and money.

https://www.askdoctork.com/how-can-i…r-201209122930

[sascha]

@bburrell

I have been taking Hydrolyzed Collagen myself because I am almost 50 and my body ached. I had read numerous articles stating how Collagen is amazing for the human body because at about 30 or so the human body stops making its own collagen so a person would need to supplement themselves to have continued nail growth, less wrinkles, less body and joint aches etc - So last Novemeber I started taking 11 grams or 1 scoop daily and in 2 weeks I noticed a real difference in my body aches. My nails grow like crazy and my skin looks better than it has in the last 10 years!

SO, I happen to have a gelding that has a suspensory injury. I had him on smart tendon, but then heard about Equinity which is basically amino acids - but no collagen. I purchased some so I could see the label and try it out - but also started giving my gelding Hydrolyzed collagen thinking he would have the same benefits from the amino acids and collagen that I am having…guess what? He is moving better. The healing is also coming along too and I have noticed less head bob at the trot. I now have all FIVE of my horses on 1 scoop or 11 grams of collagen. Its more than anything Smartpak has to offer. Their highest level of collagen in their product is 5000mg. Thats 1/2 of 1 scoop of human grade collagen. I have read several studies on collagen for horses and they suggest that it even helps ulcer healing. Here are some article for your enjoyment. =)

https://theequinereport.com/2017/11/hydrolyzed-collagen-a-supplement-to-maintain-stomach-health/

http://www.thehorse.com/articles/25568/collagen-shown-more-effective-for-arthritic-horses

Which company are you getting your collagen from? Is it a human product or a horse product?

[bburrell]

sorry! I JUST noticed this. I purchase this collagen for myself - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W2K24CZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and this collagen for my horses - https://www.customcollagen.com/store/gatco-collagen-20-lb-pail/ my WB mare gets 2 ounces daily because she is huge and weighs more as does my AQHA gelding who has a suspensory injury so I want to make sure he gets more than enough collagen to help heal his ligament. My other sound horses get 1 ounce per day for joint maintenance.