THE FACTS ON JOINT CARE

We all want the best for our horses but it does get confusing when there is so much spin published on joint care ingredients. 

Q: Is the molecular weight of Chondroitin Sulphate really important?

A: Absolutely.  Low grade Chondroitin, often just powdered cartilage, has a larger molecular structure and a higher molecular weight and therefore is not as bioavailable through intestinal absorption. 
Shark Net delivers 4,000 mg pharmaceutical grade bioavailable Chondroitin per treating dose.

Q: Glucosamine Sulphate or Glucosamine HCL, which is best?

A: Studies suggest Glucosamine Sulphate is more readily absorbed but again it’s the quality that counts not the source.  What is most important is the actual amount of Glucosamine delivered in a dose.                                                           Shark Net delivers the recommended 10,000 mg pharmaceutical grade bioavailable Glucosamine Sulphate per treating dose.

Q: What is MSM & why is it so important?

A: MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)  is a bioavailable form of sulphur, a vital component of collagen.  Included at sufficient levels, MSM not only supports the active ingredients, it hs wider physiological benefits to the animal as a whole. It is widely claimed to have natural anti-inflamaitory and ciurculation boosting properties and to be effective in treating and preventing epifisitis in growing horses.
Shark Net delivers 16,000 mg of MSM per treating dose.

Q: What else should a good oral joint treatment have in it?

A: The other essential ingredients of any good joint care formula are Manganese, a required cofactor for enzymes involved in cartilage metabolism, and Ascorbic Acid, a component of hydroxyproline, an amino acid that plays a key role in collagen stability.                                                        Shark Net delivers both at the level required to insure that all essential nutrients for articular cartilage and synovial fluid production are in sufficient concentrations.

Read why more Olympians and leading trainers are now using Shark Net Joint Powder Concentrate.   It’s not just the best value, it is the best!

Please note that the riders, owners and trainers who give testimonials and endorsements on this site have been full paying customers for at least three years.  We do NOT "sponsor" riders in order to get good comment.  The best promotion is word of mouth from satisfied customers.

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SHARK NET Joint Powder Concentrate

Available in 1Kg, 2Kg & now in bulk 5 Kg Trainer’s Economy pails

For wholesale enquiries and a list of distributors please contact us.

SHARK NET is a concentrated blend of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate with MSM, Ascorbic Acid & Manganese, APVMA listed product No: 62643.

SHARK NET is full registered with the APVMA.  Any product claiming to contain Glucosamine or Chondroitin or making claims that it can help improve joint health or function is considered a Veterinary Medicine and MUST be registered with the APVMA. If not there is no control over manufacture, quality or ingredients and it is illegal to sell or supply. Products manufactured in other countries do not have the safeguard of APVMA regulation, in fact many are completely unregulated.   Always look for the APVMA product number on the label.

Dose Rate: 80mg/kg body weight. For an average 500 kg horse the initial dose rate is 20g (1 large scoop) mixed in feed twice daily for 25 days or until improvement in condition is noted. This dosage delivers 10,000 mg Glucosamine, 4,000 mg Chondroitin and 16,000 mg MSM per day, along with synergistic levels of Manganese and Ascorbic Acid. A maintenance dose of 32mg/kg body weight may then be followed. Give 8g (2 small scoops) twice daily (16g per day) for a 500 kg horse. This dose delivers 4,000 mg Glucosamine, 1,600 mg Chondroitin and 6,400 mg MSM per day.
Prior to & during competition or periods of physical stress or as required depending on severity of symptoms or condition, return to larger dose rate.