Annular ligament syndrome: an experience report on regeneration

0cp0There are days in the life of a horse owner that you would rather cross off the calendar. The day my vet said the words "annular ligament syndrome" was exactly one of those days. My gelding had been moving stiffly for a few days, his fetlock joint was puffy, and my heart sank when I heard the diagnosis.0/cp0 0cp0Anyone who has ever had to deal with tendon or ligament issues knows: it is an absolute game of patience. Walking in-hand on a hard surface, cooling, controlled exercise – and above all: time. My vet gave me a strict rehab plan and the urgent advice to support his regeneration from the inside out with the right nutrients. Glucosamine, MSM and collagen needed to be on the menu from now on.0/cp0 0h30The daily battle at the feed trough0/h30 0cp0Full of motivation, I bought a high-quality joint powder that contained exactly these active ingredients. I was motivated; I wanted to support my horse in the best possible way. The reality the next morning, however, looked quite different.0/cp0 0cp0I carefully mixed the white powder into his mash. My horse sniffed it once, wrinkled his muzzle, and turned away. Okay, I thought, maybe he’d prefer it in dry muesli? The result was even more frustrating: he meticulously sorted out every single grain, blew into the trough so that it sent up a cloud of dust, and in the end, the expensive powder was left stuck as a fine film to the bottom of the manger. I tried hiding it in hollowed-out apples – he just spat it back out.0/cp0 0cp0It was exasperating. I knew that he desperately needed these nutrients to support his ligaments and tissues, but the truth is: if he doesn't eat it, it doesn't work. The truth is as simple and bitter as that.0/cp0 0h30The discovery: nuvallo move0/h30 0cp0After two weeks of frustration, a friend at the yard introduced me to the 0strong0nuvallo move Snacks0/strong0. I was sceptical. Yet another supplement? But the concept sounded almost too good to be true: a functional joint snack that doesn't taste like medicine, but like a reward.0/cp0 0cp0What immediately convinced me was taking a look at the ingredients. One daily ration contains exactly the building blocks we needed for his regeneration:0/cp0 0ul0 0li00strong01,500 mg glucosamine0/strong00/li0 0li00strong02,550 mg collagen0/strong00/li0 0li00strong02,250 mg MSM0/strong00/li0 0li00strong0150 mg hyaluronic acid0/strong00/li0 0/ul0 0cp0No added sugar, no wheat, no maize. Instead, a stomach-friendly base of linseed cake and rice bran. Since stress quickly affects my big horse's stomach, that was a massive bonus.0/cp0 0h30Stress-free feeding at last0/h30 0cp0I ordered a pack and put it to the test. Since we were in an acute phase of regeneration, I followed the recommendation and fed him double the amount for the first three weeks – so 12 snacks a day instead of the usual 6 (for his weight of approx. 550 kg).0/cp0 0cp0I offered him the first snack. He took it carefully, chewed – and immediately started looking for more. No sorting, no blowing, no messy mash. I could simply give him the nuvallo move Snacks by hand while grooming or after our in-hand walks. This finally gave me the peace of mind that the active ingredients were actually ending up inside my horse and not turning to dust in the trough.0/cp0 0h30My verdict after 10 weeks0/h30 0cp0We have now been feeding the nuvallo move Snacks consistently for a good two and a half months. The acute phase is behind us, and we are back to the normal maintenance dose of 6 snacks daily.0/cp0 0cp0Of course, annular ligament syndrome is not something that disappears overnight, and the snacks are not a magic cure. But my subjective impression is overwhelmingly positive. I feel that he is significantly more supple in his movement again. He seems less stiff in the mornings when I bring him out of his stable, and steps under his centre of gravity with more enthusiasm. The "filling" in his legs after days standing in also seems to have reduced.0/cp0 0cp0For me, it is a huge relief to see him so full of vitality. As we are slowly increasing his work again, it also reassures me to know that the snacks are 0strong0ADMR-compliant0/strong0 – meaning they are absolutely competition-safe with no withdrawal period.0/cp0 0cp0If you have a horse that goes on strike when it comes to powder supplements, I can wholeheartedly recommend the nuvallo move Snacks. It saves you stress, tastes great to your horse, and delivers exactly what tendons and joints need during a phase like this. We are definitely sticking with them!0/cp0