Question

I have a Standardbred yearling about to be brought in from the farm and broken in. Should I put her on Triacton or DuraPlex for bone health?

Answer

We would recommend Triacton for your situation, usually reserving DuraPlex for significant problems such as surgical or fracture cases requiring stall rest or extremely limited exercise. Triacton is also pelleted compared to powdered DuraPlex, and some horses find pelleted supplements more palatable.

Triacton is designed for bone and gastric health, especially in young and active horses, and is research proven to increase bone density in training Thoroughbreds. It contains a superior marine-derived calcium source proven to be highly bioavailable, as well as other highly digestible minerals and vitamins that promote optimal bone health and digestive function. In addition to calcium and vitamin K, Triacton contains an array of other bone-building nutrients including magnesium, boron, silicon, iodine, zinc, and manganese. It is research-proven to increase bone density, buffer stomach acid for gastric health, and support a favorable hindgut environment.

While Triacton provides minerals and vitamins, it should be fed in addition to a complete and balanced diet.

Protecting bone and joint health at the onset of training is a wise move. In addition to the aforementioned bone supplements, consider Synovate HA to keep joints healthy throughout training and competition.

Triacton and Synovate HA are available from Kentucky Equine Research worldwide.