Choosing the right joint support for your horse can feel overwhelming.
Walk into any tack shop or browse online, and you’ll find countless products claiming to improve joint health. Powders, pellets, injections, supplements… all promising to keep horses comfortable and performing at their best. But how do you know which products are supported by science and which are simply backed by marketing?
HorseGrooms is excited that Dr. Christopher (Chris) Elliott is willing to tackle exactly that question on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET, in another educational webinar inside the HorseGrooms Community.
“The Science Behind Equine Joint Support: What Does the Evidence Say?” is designed to help grooms, horse owners, riders, trainers, and barn managers better understand the research behind today’s most common joint support products and therapies.
Why This Webinar Matters
Joint health plays an important role in every horse’s career, whether they are a young horse just starting work, an experienced competition horse, or a trusted family partner.
Many people want to do the best for their horses, but with so many products available, it can be difficult to separate evidence from advertising.
This webinar isn’t about promoting one supplement or medication over another.
“It’s important to know what you’re actually giving your horse. Everyone wants to support their horse’s joints, but not all joint support products are created equal”, said Dr. Christopher Elliott
Instead, Dr. Elliott will explain how veterinarians evaluate the available scientific evidence and why understanding that evidence helps horse owners and care professionals make better decisions together with their veterinarian.
During this webinar, you’ll learn:
- How to evaluate joint support products using scientific evidence
- The differences between oral supplements and injectable therapies
- Which ingredients and medications have the strongest research behind them
- Why inflammation is an important part of joint health
- Practical considerations, including when treatment may be appropriate and what questions to discuss with your veterinarian
Whether you care for one horse or manage an entire barn, understanding the science behind joint support can help you make more informed decisions throughout your horse’s career.
Meet Dr. Christopher Elliott
Dr. Christopher (Chris) Elliott is a board-certified equine veterinarian specializing in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, he works with Palm Beach Equine Clinic in Wellington, Florida, and serves as an FEI Official Veterinarian and Veterinary Delegate at international equestrian competitions around the world.
A graduate of the University of Queensland with First-class Honors, Dr. Elliott has worked at FEI events in more than 20 countries, including the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games, the Beijing Paralympic Games, and multiple FEI World Cup Finals. He also serves as the Veterinary Services Manager for FEI competitions at Wellington International.
We are incredibly grateful that Dr. Elliott continues to share his expertise with the HorseGrooms community. His educational sessions help grooms better understand the science behind horse care, allowing us to continue developing our knowledge and our craft while always keeping horse welfare at the center of what we do.
Everyone Is Welcome
This webinar is open to everyone. Just register inside the HorseGrooms Community here. If you are not yet a HorseGrooms Community member, you can join for free.
HorseGrooms Insiders can attend free of charge as part of their membership. In fact, all HorseGrooms educational webinars, expert Q&A sessions, replays, and exclusive educational resources are always included with an Insider membership. Click here to learn more about Insiders.
For those who are not yet Insiders, registration is just $5.
That small contribution helps us continue building HorseGrooms into a sustainable educational platform while making it possible to bring respected experts like Dr. Elliott to our global community.
By becoming an Insider, you’re doing more than gaining access to educational resources. You’re directly supporting HorseGrooms’ mission to educate, connect, and empower horse care professionals around the world while helping us continue creating new webinars, articles, podcasts, interviews, and practical resources that improve horse care and promote horse welfare.
Register Today
Whether you’re a professional groom, horse owner, rider, trainer, barn manager, or simply passionate about learning more about horse care, we invite you to join us for this evidence-based discussion on equine joint support.
When? Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 p.m. ET
Where? Inside the online HorseGrooms Community
Register here
We look forward to seeing you there.
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