Maintenance Collagen for Horses 1Kg
Unlock longevity and vitality with our daily maintenance collagen complex for horses and ponies. Bioactive collagen matrix horses and ponies love.
Active for life. Naturally
Unlock happiness, vibrance and longevity – One scoop at a time.
Daily Maintenance Collagen For Horses is designed to support the needs of active animals, including foals, yearlings, equine athletes, and working animals. This product, developed through scientific research, features a bioactive collagen matrix that’s appealing to both horses and ponies. It aims to provide a strong start and ongoing strength throughout life, enriched with naturally occurring essential amino acids and minerals.
It aims to contribute to overall skin hydration, coat health, immune function, and gut wellness and is intended to support general health and vitality in horses, particularly as they age. This supplement is also created to aid in the health of ligaments, tendons, bones, and joints, promoting flexibility, mobility, and agility. Adding a daily serving to your horse’s or pony’s diet can be part of a holistic approach to maintaining their happiness and well-being throughout various stages of life and activity.
100% all-natural active (human-grade) ingredients from nature.
Can ship immediately
IN STOCK
Estimated Delivery 1-5 days
Pickup available: NutriFlex® Factory Shop—Cape Town
DAILY MAINTENANCE COLLAGEN
Recommended for foals, yearlings, early life stages, equine athletes and working animals
R895,00
Buy More. Pay Less!
BUY (quantity) | PAY (each) | YOU SAVE (%) |
---|---|---|
1 | R895,00 | - |
2 | R805,50 | 10% |
3 | R760,75 | 15% |
4+ | R671,25 | 25% |
DAILY MAINTENANCE COLLAGEN
Recommended for foals, yearlings, early life stages, equine athletes and working animals
R895,00
*** MOST POPULAR ***
BUY 4, ONLY PAY FOR THREE* (SAVE—25%)
** PLUS ** FREE DELIVERY INCLUDED
* % Discount automatically applied at Checkout.
Buy More. Pay Less!
BUY (quantity) | PAY (each) | YOU SAVE (%) |
---|---|---|
1 | R895,00 | - |
2 | R805,50 | 10% |
3 | R760,75 | 15% |
4+ | R671,25 | 25% |
start strong to stay strong
Designed to replenish collagen that may diminish with age, which can support in managing the visible signs and degenerative effects of ageing
Excellent source of protein (90%) and 18 essential amino acids
Aims to support Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and overall bone health
Helps in maintaining bone flexibility and tensile strength
Contributes to supporting lean muscle maintenance and strength
Assists in stabilising and strengthening joints, which might help in injury management
Supports calcium absorption for optimal bone health
Can be a part of a dietary strategy to support bone health as horses age
May contribute to gut and digestive health
Provides support for liver function and detoxification processes
Helps in supporting recovery after exercise, injury, or surgery
Supports skin health, hydration, and coat shine
Helping horses stay active for life starts in youth.
A horse's journey towards lifelong activity and health begins early. It's beneficial to focus on nutritional support for horses and ponies as young as 6 months to help sustain their overall health and assist in mitigating some age-related conditions they may encounter in their later years.
Maintain an Active Lifestyle for Horses, Naturally
Collagen, a critical protein in a horse's body, plays a pivotal role in maintaining structural strength and functionality. Together with calcium, collagen forms a fundamental part of maintaining strong and healthy bones, which are crucial for an active lifestyle. However, it's natural for a horse's collagen production to decrease as it ages.
Collagen: A Key Protein for Your Horse
Comprising about 30% of the total structural proteins in a horse, and 70% to 80% of the skin's protein, collagen is vital. Often described as the "glue" of the body, collagen helps maintain the structure and integrity of muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, the digestive system, blood vessels, and skin. It's essential for a wide range of bodily functions, supporting the overall well-being and activity of horses.
Supporting digestive health may involve enhancing stomach acid and retaining fluids, such as digestive juices, in the gut.
Assist in restoring and maintaining gut health
Supporting immune function and vitality
Aids in supporting detoxification processes by being a precursor amino acid for glutathione
Contributes to building and maintaining healthy muscles and supporting energy production during exercise, associated with the formation of Creatine
Helps support the genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA, which are essential for healthy cellular function
Supports a normal, healthy inflammatory response
Understanding the Role of Collagen in Equine Health
As horses age, their natural production of collagen decreases. This protein is crucial for a horse's health and vitality, impacting various bodily functions. Age-related decline in collagen production is a common phenomenon across animal species and leads to noticeable changes in ageing animals. For horses, this reduction in collagen can affect bone health, potentially leading to issues with mobility and various age-related conditions, including discomfort and possibly autoimmune disorders.
Additionally, as horses get older, their protein intake might not always be sufficient. This can contribute to joint problems such as stiffness, arthritis, and osteoporosis—a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density. Lower bone mineral density is linked to a higher risk of fractures, often in areas like the spine, shoulders, and hips, and can lead to instability and discomfort.
Fortunately, supplementing a horse's diet with collagen can help counteract these age-related issues. Replenishing collagen in a horse can assist in managing the signs of aging by supporting bone and joint health.
Type I collagen accounts for a significant portion (90%) of a horse's organic bone mass. Bone structure comprises both living and non-living cells within a matrix that forms the skeleton. These cells are in a constant state of renewal and repair, remodeling and forming new bone. Collagen in bones isn't just about structure; it also provides flexibility, tensile strength, and supports joint function and mobility.
As horses age, maintaining bone health becomes increasingly important. The balance between bone resorption and formation might be affected, leading to a net loss of bone tissue. Research indicates that daily collagen intake can stimulate osteoblasts—cells critical for bone formation. These cells play a key role in maintaining healthy bone metabolism, preserving bone strength, and restoring bone mineral density. Thus, incorporating collagen into a horse's diet can be a natural way to support their well-being and activity levels throughout their lives.
INGREDIENTS
- Hydrolysed Collagen Type I + III (Bovine)
- Hydrolysed Gelatin (Bovine)
OTHER INGREDIENTS: NONE
How many scoops does a horse need per day?
HORSES
Weight: 500kg (for heavier or lighter animals adjust serving size)
LOADING RATE (3-10 DAYS)
TWO SCOOPS (40g)
STANDARD RATE
ONE + ½ SCOOP (30g)
LOW MAINTENANCE
ONE SCOOP (20g)
PONIES
Weight: 300kg (for heavier or lighter animals adjust serving size)
LOADING RATE (3-10 DAYS)
ONE + ½ SCOOP (30g)
STANDARD RATE
ONE SCOOP (20g)
LOW MAINTENANCE
½ SCOOP (10g)
DOUBLE THE AMOUNT FOR THE FIRST 2 - 4 WEEKS IF NEW TO COLLAGEN
How to feed?
For best results, sprinkle, pour (dissolved in a small amount of warm water) or mix the recommended amount of NF powder onto dry or wet food at least ONCE DAILY.
Frequently Asked Question:
Does it contain, taste or smell of shellfish?
No, it does not. It's completely odourless. It does not contain known allergens, shellfish or marine derivatives.
NutriFlex Holistic Pet Health Supplements are the Cat's Whiskers!
At NutriFlex, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and nutritional integrity – you won’t find any bulking agents, unwanted preservatives, dyes, or artificial ingredients of any kind in our products.
These principles have cemented NutriFlex as the first choice among discerning pet parents, solidifying our position as South Africa's premier holistic pet supplement brand.
Certified Human-Grade Pet Products
Unlike most pet products, which are farm feed-grade, NutriFlex premium pet health supplements are certified human-grade products.
We produce them from globally sourced human food-grade ingredients in our state-of-the-art Cape Town facilities, which are accredited for human food safety standards by FSA and GMP.
This translates to an unequivocally higher level of ingredient quality and safety standards, like what you'd demand from your own food.
100% Natural Ingredients
Our products contain absolutely no nasties. This means no GMO ingredients, synthetic vitamins, unwanted preservatives, fillers, by-products, hormones or pesticides.
DAILY SCOOP OF HAPPINESS
ACTIVE FOR LIFE NATURALLY
CREATED BY NATURE — CRAFTED BY NUTRIFLEX — LOVED BY ANIMALS
VITALITY MOBILITY LONGEVITY
The information appearing on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. Information and products are not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any disease or condition.