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The performance and mobility of your horse is dramatically affected
by how well his joints function. While physical conditioning can strengthen
muscles, bones, and tendons, the tremendous forces exerted on the skeletal
joints (fetlock, knee, stifle and hock) during training and competition
causes wear and tear to the joint cartilage. Articular cartilage is critical
to joint utility. Immersed in synovial fluid, articular cartilage provides a
smooth, low friction surface between bone ends, and transmits load forces to
the underlying bones. |