GCS MAX Joint Care 600g and 1.8kg

GCS MAX Joint Care for Horses 600g and 1.8kg

GCS MAX Joint Care is a concentrated equine joint supplement formulated to support the production, protection and maintenance of healthy cartilage in horses. Developed for horses whose joints are exposed to the demands of training, competition, ageing and everyday activity, it combines glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulphate, hydrolysed collagen type II and MSM with manganese and vitamin C.

The powder is particularly suited to sport and performance horses with high workloads, leisure horses requiring ongoing joint support, senior horses and animals that may be more prone to joint problems.

Healthy cartilage plays an essential role in maintaining comfortable movement. It provides a smooth surface within the joint while helping absorb the forces generated as a horse walks, trots, gallops, jumps or works under saddle. Supporting cartilage health can therefore form an important part of a horse’s long-term mobility and performance programme.

Comprehensive Equine Joint Support

Rather than relying on a single ingredient, this formula provides several nutrients that support different components of normal joint and cartilage function.

The four primary joint-support ingredients are:

• Glucosamine hydrochloride
• Chondroitin sulphate
• Hydrolysed collagen type II
• MSM

Manganese and ascorbic acid provide additional nutritional support for connective tissue and collagen formation.

Glucosamine Hydrochloride

Glucosamine HCl is an important nutritional building block associated with the production of proteoglycans, which form part of the cartilage matrix.

Each 5 g scoop provides 1,350 mg glucosamine hydrochloride.

Glucosamine is widely used in equine joint supplements to provide nutritional support for cartilage maintenance and normal joint function, particularly in horses exposed to regular physical activity.

Chondroitin Sulphate

Chondroitin sulphate is another naturally occurring component associated with cartilage structure and function.

The formula contains a specialised 7 to 10 kDa chondroitin sulphate, providing 320 mg per 5 g scoop.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are commonly used together because they provide complementary nutritional support for the cartilage matrix and the structures responsible for healthy joint movement.

Hydrolysed Collagen Type II

Type II collagen is an important structural component of articular cartilage.

Each level 5 g scoop contains 30 mg hydrolysed collagen type II.

Providing collagen type II alongside glucosamine and chondroitin gives the formula a broader approach to cartilage support. This is particularly relevant for working and competition horses whose joints experience repeated mechanical stress during exercise.

MSM for Active Horses

MSM, or methylsulphonylmethane, provides organic sulphur and is commonly included in nutritional supplements designed for joints and connective tissues.

Each 5 g scoop supplies 800 mg MSM.

MSM also provides antioxidant support, making it particularly useful within an equine joint formula intended for horses exposed to strenuous training or regular competition.

Manganese and Vitamin C

Each scoop also contains:

• Manganese: 18 mg
• Ascorbic acid: 108 mg

Manganese is an essential trace mineral involved in normal connective tissue and cartilage metabolism.

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, provides antioxidant support and plays an important role in normal collagen formation.

Together, these nutrients complement the primary joint-support ingredients in the formula.

Ideal for a Range of Horses

This equine joint supplement may be particularly useful for:

• Sport and competition horses
• Horses in regular or intensive training
• Leisure horses requiring ongoing joint maintenance
• Senior and ageing horses
• Horses prone to joint stiffness or reduced mobility
• Horses requiring additional nutritional cartilage support
• Horses returning to work as part of a veterinarian-managed programme

Persistent lameness, joint swelling, heat, sudden stiffness or a noticeable reduction in performance should always be investigated by an equine veterinarian.

Feeding Guidelines

Published feeding guidance recommends 30 g per day for a horse weighing approximately 400 to 600 kg.

A lower amount of 15 g per day is also listed as a starter feeding rate.

As one level scoop provides approximately 5 g, this equates to:

Feeding Rate	Approximate Amount
Starter rate	15 g daily, approximately 3 scoops
Standard rate for 400 to 600 kg horse	30 g daily, approximately 6 scoops

Mix the powder evenly into your horse’s normal feed. Product retailers also recommend dividing supplementation between feeds and administering it twice daily.

Always follow the directions on the current product packaging or your equine veterinarian’s recommendation, particularly where the horse has an existing joint condition or specific nutritional requirements.

Composition Per 5 g Scoop

Active Ingredient	Amount
Glucosamine HCl	1,350 mg
Chondroitin Sulphate (7 to 10 kDa)	320 mg
Hydrolysed Collagen Type II	30 mg
MSM	800 mg
Manganese	18 mg
Ascorbic Acid	108 mg

Available Sizes

GCS MAX Joint Care is available in:

• 600 g pouch
• 1.8 kg tub

The 600 g pouch provides a practical option for starting supplementation, while the larger 1.8 kg tub is better suited to horses receiving ongoing daily joint support.

For owners looking for comprehensive joint support for horses, this formula combines established cartilage-support nutrients with collagen, MSM, manganese and vitamin C to help maintain healthy joints, comfortable movement and long-term mobility.

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