Cavalor are excited to share with you the results of a recent survey we conducted about joint issues in horses. These insights highlight the importance of prevention via joint supplements.
We would like to share some key findings that emphasize why this deserves your attention:
- 66% of horses have experienced a joint injury, with half resulting in lameness.
- The highest risk group is horses aged 9 to 12 years, a critical age for peak performance.
- Many joint issues are not immediately visible, but the risk increases as workload intensifies.
- Prevention is essential: Joint injuries result in prolonged recovery times and significant veterinary costs.
Why this matters:
The survey clearly shows the importance of preventive joint care and the demand for high-quality solutions:
- 73% of horse owners are worried about potential joint issues.
- 69% are already using joint supplements as a preventive measure.
- 82% would avoid buying a horse prone to joint problems.
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Cavalor: A complete range for every need
We offer a variety of products to support joints, tendons, and ligaments, ensuring there’s a perfect match for every horse and owner. Whether it’s daily support, targeted recovery, or enhanced performance, Cavalor has the solution.
Cavalor Arti Motion provides optimum support to maintain healthy joints and tendons. It contains nutrients such as collagen, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), glucosamine & chondroitin sulphate, which are known for their beneficial effect on joints. Cavalor Arti Motion is used to maintain strong bones and joint flexibility in horses during the growth phase, horses that have just started working, older horses and also to provide support for sport horses.
Key Ingredients
Type II hydrolysed collagen: Type II collagen produces fibre. This collagen fibre network supports the joints and strengthens tissue.
Methylsulfonylmethaan (MSM): is an organosulphur compound. Sulphur is important for the muscles, joints, cartilage, bones and blood; MSM is the most easily absorbable and biologically available source of sulphur.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate: Glycosaminoglycans are vital building blocks for ligaments, tendons, bones and synovia (synovial fluid). The chondroitin sulphate we use has a low molecular weight, which means that it is easily absorbed into the horse’s body.
Organic (IntelliBond & chelated) trace minerals copper, zinc, manganese: play a key part in the joint mechanism. Chelated minerals are more biologically available than inorganic trace minerals.
Vitamin C: has a significant antioxidant function and is important for the absorption of the active ingredients. It increases immunity.
Instructions For Use-Mix 30 g (ponies and recreational horses) or 45 g (sport horses) of Arti Motion with the feed daily. 1 measuring scoop in the bucket is equal to 15 g. Maximum 90 g per day per horse. The best results are achieved after a minimum of 4 weeks.
Tip: Cavalor Arti Motion can also be used following a treatment with Cavalor Arti Matrix.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place. Will keep for up to 3 years after production.
2kg RRP £109, 5KG RRP £229
Cavalor FreeBute helps maintain supple muscles and joints. It provides the natural relief that horses sometimes need to maintain free movement and feel good for optimum performance. Cavalor FreeBute supports muscles and joints for improved mobility. Relief from pain and discomfort is the beginning of any healing and recovery process. However, many pain relievers contain prohibited substances or may have adverse side effects. Cavalor FreeBute contains only safe, natural ingredients. It is gentle on the stomach and can provide relief in many situations.
The herbal ingredients in Cavalor FreeBute are especially effective in alleviating symptoms associated with overworked muscles and joints (pain, fever, inflammation). Our selection of herbs and essential oils reflects the synergies of certain raw materials. Black current, white willow, and the essential oils of blue gum and clove each have different effect mechanisms, making their combined effectiveness stronger. This was also proven in our scientific research. Essential amino acids such as L-lysine and L-phenylalanine also promote successful recovery after exercise. Contains the vitamins and minerals needed by top sport horses. Cavalor FreeBute (Paste) contains a complex of B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B12) that promote carbohydrate metabolism and energy supply. Zinc and manganese support the joints during peak periods whilst vitamin E and selenium protect the cells from overload.
Instructions For Use
Cavalor FreeBute Paste: 1/2 a syringe the night before and 1/2 a syringe the morning before an exertion. Riders often feel that horses benefit even more from 1 syringe the night before and 1 syringe the morning before an exertion. 1 syringe = 60 g. Maximum 240 g per day per horse (= 4 syringes).
Cavalor FreeBute Powder: Give your horse 20 g daily. Maximum dosage 30 g per day per horse. Cavalor FreeBute in powder form also contains green-lipped mussel as well as nettle and oregano extracts. It is ideal as a daily supplement for horses with sensitive musculoskeletal systems.
Tip: Start using the Cavalor secret one-two punch two days before a competition and go for the win. Cavalor FreeBute alleviates these complaints so that your horse feels great again.
STORAGE AND PACKAGING Store in a cool, dry place. FreeBute (Paste) will keep for up to 2 years after production. FreeBute in sachets can even be used up to 3 years after production.
6 x 60g syringes RRP £75
Free Bute Powder 800g RRP £149
Cavalor Arti Matrix provides the appropriate nutrients to support the musculoskeletal system of sport horses when they are under additional stresses. Cavalor Arti Matrix offers a matrix solution for problems associated with bones, joint capsules, tendons, cartilage and synovial fluid, which mainly manifest themselves in horses with a sensitive musculoskeletal system or horses subject to heavy physical exertion. In addition to joint supporting nutrients, Cavalor Arti Matrix also provides nutrients that support certain physiological processes to ensure that the musculoskeletal system can quickly and effectively return to its optimum condition.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Type II hydrolysed collagen: Type II collagen produces fibre. This collagen fibre network supports the joints and strengthens tissue.
Methylsulfonylmethaan (MSM): is an organosulphur compound. Sulphur is important for the muscles, joints, cartilage, bones and blood; MSM is the most easily absorbable and biologically available source of sulphur.
Glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid: Glycosaminoglycans are vital building blocks for ligaments, tendons, bones and synovia (synovial fluid). The chondroitin sulphate we use has a low molecular weight, which means that it is easily absorbed into the horse’s body.
L-Glutamine: Is a building block for glutathione, an antioxidant. Glutathione is important in the recovery process following an injury.
Whey protein isolate (WPI): a glutathione precursor. Glutathione is a very powerful antioxidant. Pure glutathione cannot be administered orally. Cavalor uses a nutrient complex called WPI that stimulates the production of glutathione in the body. Glutathione protects the cells from the destruction caused by increasing attacks from free radicals. Glutathione combined with other antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, bioflavonoids and selenium neutralises these free radicals.
Vitamin C + E + beta-carotene + bio avonoids: have a significant antioxidant function, are important for the absorption of active ingredients and strengthen the immune system. B vitamins: folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12: play a key part in supporting the body’s metabolic processes. Combination of inorganic and organic minerals copper, zinc and manganese: Organic minerals have a better biological availability but inorganic minerals are more stable.
Seaweed meal: calcareous marine algae which contain different forms of calcium that have a beneficial effect on bone strength. It’s all in the mix – a complex mixture of botanical ingredients We use a special mixture of herbs and essential oils including Ananasus comosus, Curcuma longa, Boswellia serrata, and Citrus aurantifolia. The ingredients in this mixture have a cumulative and synergetic effect, which has been scientifically proven in our research programme 1,2,3. The combination of herbs and essential oils ensures, for example, that all ingredients easily reach the joint, promote repair and reduce stiffness.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Mix 30 g (ponies and leisure horses) or 45 g (sport horses) of Cavalor Arti Matrix with the feed daily. 1 measuring scoop in the bucket is equal to 15 g. Maximum 90 g per horse per day. The best results are achieved after a minimum of 4 weeks.
Tip: The shared ingredients in Cavalor Arti Matrix and Cavalor ArtiTec make it easy to switch from one product to another. Our experience has shown that it may be useful to switch to Cavalor ArtiTec for optimum protection during periods of hard work. Not every horse needs the same level of protection. Cavalor Arti Motion supports healthy tendons and joints and is especially intended for horses in the growth phase, non-working horses and horses that are not heavily strained. As the intensity of an effort increases, the strain on tendons and joints also grows, meaning there is a greater risk of injury. Cavalor Arti Matrix meets the increased needs of the locomotor apparatus in sport horses and provides extra support. Cavalor ArtiTec provides proven protection at peak times and helps to mitigate negative processes caused by excessive strain.
STORAGE AND PACKAGING Store in a cool, dry place. Will keep for up to 3 years after production.
2kg pail RRP £239 5kg pail RRP £525
Cavalor ArtiTec delivers everything our equine ‘athletes’ deserve during periods of intense activity and stress. Cavalor ArtiTec is the result of 7 years scientific research (together with UGent) into the best nutritional support for tendon and joint health in top sport horses. The resulting specific ingredient combination and ratio not only supports healthy tendons and joints, it also provides excellent protection from damage associated with overload. Cavalor ArtiTec is formulated in such a way that the herbs have a synergetic effect and thus eliminate negative processes in the musculoskeletal system before they can cause damage. During a pilot study, Cavalor ArtiTec was successfully absorbed in 97 % of the horses and 74 % of the horses showed visible signs of improved movement.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): is an organosulphur compound. Sulphur is important for the muscles, joints, cartilage, bones and blood; MSM is the most easily absorbable and biologically available source of sulphur.
Glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid: Glycosaminoglycans are vital building blocks for ligaments, tendons, bones and synovia (synovial fluid). The chondroitin sulphate we use has a low molecular weight, which means that it is easily absorbed into the horse’s body.
L-Glutamine: is a building block for glutathione, an antioxidant. Glutathione is important in the recovery process following an injury.
We use a special mixture of herbs including Ananasus comosus, Curcuma longa, Boswellia serrata, Ribes nigrum and Tanacetum parthenium.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Sprinkle 2 or 3 x 30 ml over the feed daily, depending on the intensity of the activity and your horse’s sensitivity. 1 pump dose equals 30 ml. Maximum 200 ml per horse per day. Our experience has shown that the best results are achieved with Cavalor ArtiTec following an initial 28 day period. After that it can be added as required.
Our liquid supplements consist of much more than just water. It is essential, therefore, to shake them well in order to obtain a homogenous dose. Cavalor ArtiTec provides proven protection at peak times and helps to mitigate negative processes caused by excessive strain.
STORAGE & PACKAGING Store in a cool, dry place. Will keep for up to 2 years after production.
ArtiTec 2L RRP £179 5L with pump RRP £319
Cavalor Arti Repair provides nutritional support during recovery periods to horses prone to overload. Its unique combination of ingredients provides essential components for a flexible musculoskeletal system, promotes nutrient supply for natural regeneration and reduces the effects of overload. Cavalor Arti Repair contains undenatured type II collagen and type I collagen from eggshell membrane in addition to traditional ingredients beneficial to joints (glucosamine, MSM, type II collagen, vitamin C, copper, zinc, manganese). Cavalor Arti Repair also contains oils (including dandelion, clove, cinnamon and lime) known to be beneficial to the musculoskeletal and circulatory systems.
What makes Arti Repair unique?
Synergy through different forms of collagen- Collagen provides strength and elasticity to various types of connective tissue (such as cartilage, bones, tendons and ligaments). Type I collagen is especially important for soft tissue (tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, etc.) while type II collagen is an important building block for cartilage. Besides the well-known hydrolysed type II collagen, Cavalor Arti Repair also contains the innovative native collagen type I (eggshell membrane (ESM)) and type II (UC-II®). Native collagen’s mechanism of action is completely different. By retaining its spatial structure, this form reaches the intestinal wall undigested where it triggers an immune response. This results in a stimulation of the natural healing mechanism of joint cartilage. ESM contains collagen as well as a matrix of bioactive molecules including hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine.
Trusted blend of vitamins and minerals- Our joint supplements have one thing in common: they all contain vitamins and minerals that play an essential role in joint and tendon health.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): organic and the best absorbable and bioavailable source of sulphur. Sulphur is important for muscles, joints, cartilage, bones and the blood.
Vitamin C: has an important antioxidant function and is important for the absorption of the active ingredients. It boosts immunity.
Arti Repair contains additional vitamin K3. Vitamin K3 is the most efficient form of vitamin K in horses and performs functions for bone metabolism.
Nature’s effectiveness in boosting the body’s recovery-Cavalor Arti Repair contains a balanced blend of (essential) oils that complement one another. Dandelion is rich in vitamins A, C, K and E, providing protection against cell damage from overload and promoting natural recovery. Clove improves blood circulation and thus the supply of nutrients to the musculoskeletal system and the elimination of waste products. Cinnamon has positive effects on joint problems. And lime is rich in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and potassium, promoting bone and cartilage development and removing dead tissue from the body
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE-During the recovery period to horses prone to overload, to support the natural regeneration process of joints and ligaments and to support bone metabolism
Give 45G/day for supportive use or 30 g/day as maintenance dose. Maximum 90 g/day. Give for at least 6 weeks. 1 measure = 15 g
Keep dry and at a moderate temperature. Usable until 3 years after the production date
Arti Repair 2kg RRP £265