Corta-Vet-Flex Powder

• Key chondroprotective ingredients including Glucosamine (from Glucosamine HCl and N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine), Chondroitin, and Hyaluronic Acid.
• With a potent 7000mg Boswellia per serve to support the horses’ natural anti-inflammatory processes, as well as MSM and Omega 3 Fatty Acids from Linseed.
• Vitamin C and Collagen for soft tissue (tendons and ligament) support.
• Key trace minerals for musculoskeletal support: Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Silicon.
• BETA NOPS and UFAS accredited, making Corta-Vet-Flex suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing by reducing the risk of our products containing prohibited substances.

Key Ingredients Per 40g Serving:

Please note this product contains MSM which is a threshold substance under the BHA Rules of Racing. For further advice please contact Equine America’s technical team.

Quality Commitment

Equine America manufactures to a strict code of feed safety. This product has been manufactured in licenced premises using quality assured ingredients under strictly controlled production conditions and conforms to the requirements of the relevant legislation governing the manufacture of animal feeding stuffs. Equine America monitors for the presence of specified naturally occurring prohibited substances (NOPS) as required under the rules of racing and other affiliated competitions which are in line with BETA NOPS guidelines. Adherence to these guidelines ensures that the risk of occurrence of such substances is minimised.

Product Information

Vet Strength Corta-Vet-Flex Powder provides high levels of key chondroprotective ingredients, as well as support for the horses’ anti-inflammatory processes, soft tissues (tendons and ligaments) and muscles.

Targeted at joints under stress from hard work or competition, as well those older horses with significant wear and tear.

Further information on the ingredients:

• Glucosamine is provided in 2 forms: glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, to give a total of 12000mg per 40g daily serve.

Glucosamine supports joint health by:

1. Stimulating the production of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which help to produce the strong, elastic, shock-absorbing properties of the collagen matrix in the cartilage to support cartilage health.
2. Supporting the horses’ own anti-inflammatory and antioxidant processes.

The benefits of glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl) are supported by research and it provides over 20% more glucosamine on a weight for weight basis when compared with glucosamine sulphate.

N-acetyl-D-glucosamine provides an additional source of glucosamine that is particularly important in supporting the horse’s own anti-inflammatory processes.

• Boswellia serrata provides powerful plant-based support for the horses’ own anti-inflammatory systems, as well as antioxidants and other important phytochemicals to support joint health and comfort. The Boswellic Acids, in particular, AKBA (Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid) have been shown to support the horse's own anti-inflammatory processes, helping to maintain performance and comfort.

• MSM is a powerful antioxidant that helps support the horses’ own anti-inflammatory processes, as well as a bioavailable source of organic sulphur, which is a vital component of key amino acids and vitamins.Sulphur also has a very important role in collagen synthesis. Collagen is a major component of connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons and cartilage.

MSM is permitted under FEI rules (2024). In August 2022, British Horse Racing released an update to the rules of racing and listed MSM as a threshold substance with a residue limit of 1200 micrograms per litre in urine.

• Chondroitin sulphate is a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and a key compound in maintaining the structure and shock-absorbing properties of cartilage, partly through its water-retaining properties.

• Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a key glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and helps to maintain the viscosity and elastic shock-absorbing properties of joint fluid, playing a vital role in joint health. HA is provided in the high molecular weight form.

• Collagen, provided from a sustainable and ethical marine source, supports the cartilage as well as the soft tissues.

• Key trace minerals, silicon, copper, zinc and manganese are provided in bioavailable forms and play important roles in key enzymes involved in the production of structural compounds, such as chondroitin, collagen and hyaluronic acid.

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids from linseed, included for palatability as well as support for the horses’ own anti-inflammatory processes.

• Vitamin C is a key antioxidant vitamin, that also plays an important role in collagen production.

• In a highly palatable powdered formulation, easily mixed in feed.

Ingredients & Nutrition

Key Ingredients Per 40g Serving (for a 500kg horse):

ADDITIVES (PER kg):

Nutritional Additives:

Vitamins: 3a312 Vitamin C (as monophosphate) 25,000mg.

Trace elements: 3b413 Copper (Copper (II) Chelate of Glycine Hydrate) 1,250mg, 3b607 Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Glycine Hydrate) 1,250mg, 3b506 Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Glycine Hydrate) 2,500mg. 

Sensory additives: 2b Boswellia Serrata Extract 175,000mg, 2b Mixture of Flavouring Compounds (caramel) 1,000mg.

Technological Additives: E551a Monosilicic Acid (dried and precipitated) (source of silicon) 900mg, E321 BHT 1,250mg.

Composition:  Glucosamine Hydrochloride (27% from crustaceans), Micronised Linseed, MSM (7.4%), Chondroitin Sulphate (avian) (7.5%), N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (3%), Collagen (marine) (0.9%), Hyaluronic Acid (0.8%).

Analytical Constituents:

Directions For Use

500kg horse: Feed 40g (1 scoop) daily, for a minimum of 30 days. After 30 days, gradually reduce serving rate to maintain desired benefits under Veterinary guidance. Suggested maintenance serving rate 20-40g daily. Maximum serve rate: 40g daily, unless under Veterinary advice. 40g (approx.) scoop enclosed. Ensure fresh, clean water is available.

Please note this product contains MSM which is a threshold substance under the BHA Rules of Racing. For further advice please contact Equine America’s technical team.