Ep. 66: Joint Supplements for Horses: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
Ep. 66: Joint Supplements for Horses: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)  
Podcast: Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: Do horse joint supplements actually work or are they just expensive hope in a bucket? In this episode, we take a science-based look at equine joint supplements and the ingredients most commonly used to support joint health.In this episode, you’ll learn:-Why joint supplements are so widely used across disciplines-How cartilage, synovial fluid and healthy joints function in the horse and what happens when things go wrong-The difference between preventative joint support and inflammation management-What the research says about glucosamine, chondroitin, HA, MSM, ASU, resveratrol, green-lipped mussel, collagen, and silica-Why a balanced base diet matters before adding a joint supplement-What supplement labels can and legally cannot claim-How to spot red flags in joint supplement marketingWhether you’re caring for an arthritic senior horse or a high-performing athlete and trying to decide if a supplement is worth the investment, this episode will help you make informed, evidence-based choices for your horse’s joint health. Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com Thanks for riding along with us!