5-In-1 H/A (Pellets)

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  5 In 1 H/A is an all-in-one supplement designed with the performance horse in mind. Formulated to support healthy joints, hooves, coat, digestion as well as vitamins & minerals in a tasty easy to feed pellet.   All-In-One Support! Joints Coat Hooves Digestion Vitamins   Glucosamine is the building block of chondroitin sulfate, a specific type of polysulfide glyc… Read More

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5 In 1 H/A is an all-in-one supplement designed with the performance horse in mind. Formulated to support healthy joints, hooves, coat, digestion as well as vitamins & minerals in a tasty easy to feed pellet.

 
All-In-One Support!
  • Joints
  • Coat
  • Hooves
  • Digestion
  • Vitamins

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Glucosamine is the building block of chondroitin sulfate, a specific type of polysulfide glycosaminoglycan (GAG), a small but complex molecule that plays an important role in the production and protection of joints. Glucosamine plays multiple roles within joint function and health. It helps increase the production of new GAGs and therefore new cartilage, has also been shown to help inhibit free radicals and enzymes that break down cartilage.  

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) helps support healthy cartilage and joint fluid. Hyaluronic acid is what makes joint fluid "sticky" because it is known to protect cells in the joint, HA is especially useful during periods of high-level joint stress.

MSM: (Methylsulfonylmethane) Assists body to produce its own internal antioxidants which helps support natural inflammatory response by providing protection against oxidative stress. It is a great source of sulfur, which plays an important role in maintaining the health of collagen, cartilage, hooves, hair and joint fluid.

Magnesium (Mg) is a macro mineral that is frequently recommended for a wide range of equine health conditions. Magnesium helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve function, a healthy heart, healthy immune system and strong bones. Magnesium aids to regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Since a symptom of magnesium deficiency is agitation or anxiety, it is included in many calming supplements.

Chondroitin Sulfate works synergistically with glucosamine in the production of new cartilage and inhibits the effects of various enzymes that breakdown cartilage. It also helps to support a natural inflammatory response lending to overall joint health and comfort.

Biotin is a member of the B vitamins family and, like some other vitamins, is a coenzyme for several metabolic pathways. It is involved in glucose metabolism, growth and utilization of niacin. Biotin helps aid in the growth of strong, healthy hooves due to its role in collagen formation. A number of research studies show that long-term, daily supplementation of 10-30 mg of biotin daily may help improve growth rate and hardness of hooves, especially in horses with less than optimum quality hoof horn (soft, brittle, chipped).

Yucca is an herb native to North and Central America used by ancient and modern civilizations to address musculoskeletal discomfort. Active ingredients have been isolated from Yucca that have shown to have antioxidant properties to help support natural inflammatory response.

Linolenic Acid (Omega-3): Omega-3s play an important role in supporting immune health, skin/coat health and in helping to support a healthy response to inflammation throughout the body.  To help modify the inflammatory response of a horse’s body to stimuli like exercise, the Omega 3 to 6 ratio needs to be kept in balance. Diets that contain a lot of grain or high Omega 6 oils like corn or sunflower oil may cause your horse’s diet to contain more Omega 6 than Omega 3 fatty acids. The ideal ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s has not been formally established. It makes sense, however, to strive toward the ratio that naturally exists in grasses: three to four times more Omega 3 than Omega 6.

Linolenic Acid (Omega-6): Omega-6s are fatty acids that are responsible for the inflammation and immune responses in the body which are necessary to support injury recovery and combat infections. Omega 6 is just as important in the diet as Omega 3, they just need to be kept in balance with one another to support a healthy inflammation response. 

Calcium Ascorbate (Vit C)  Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect the tissues of the body and also important in the production of connective tissues like tendons and ligaments. 

Zinc (Zn) is a micromineral involved in over 100 enzyme systems ranging from support of connective tissue formation and antioxidants to carbohydrate metabolism and immune system function. It is most recognized for its role in healthy skin and hooves.

Manganese is a micromineral that aids in bone formation, growth and reproduction. It also supports carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Supplementation should be considered because not all diets provide the same levels of manganese. It plays an important role in young growing horses as well as active performance horses.

Copper (Cu) is a micromineral that aids in the production of normal connective tissues including tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. As a component of many enzyme systems, it is also involved in making iron available to the body for blood, in producing skin and coat pigments, in proper nerve signaling and in repairing antioxidants.

Calcium is a micromineral found in highest amounts in bone and teeth. However, it also has important roles in supporting muscle contraction, cell membranes, blood clotting, enzymes regulation, and hormone release. Absorption of calcium from the small intestine is controlled by vitamin D but can be reduced if there is too much phosphorus in the diet. Ideally, horses should receive slightly more calcium than phosphorus – a ratio between 1:1 and 2:1. Pregnant and lactating mares, growing horses, and exercising horses may need more dietary calcium than an adult horse at rest. 

Phosphorus is a macromineral that, like Calcium, is found in highest amounts in bone. It is also required for energy production and the synthesis of many vital compounds such as DNA. The minerals calcium (Ca) and phosphorous (P) play a major role in proper growth and development of the skeletal system in horses. Ideally, horses should receive slightly more calcium than phosphorus – a ratio between 1:1 and 2:1.

Methionine is an amino acid that must be provided in the diet since the body cannot create enough of its own. This means if it is not present in adequate amounts it limits the body's ability to make protein. Methionine can be converted by the body into another sulfur-containing amino acid, cysteine. Because the concentration of both these amino acids is highest in hoof and hair, methionine is often included in hoof health supplements. 

Lysine is an amino acid and the only one for which a requirement in the horse has been established by the NRC and used for the biosynthesis of proteins. This amino acid is often the key to improving protein availability and healthy muscle function.

Choline is recommended for supporting a healthy nervous system. Choline is a component of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine carries messages between neurons, which enables the brain to communicate with itself and the rest of the body. 

Iodine is aids in reproduction and normal physiological function in the horse. This is due to the important role that it plays in natural thyroid metabolism and in the synthesis of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine. These hormones fulfill multiple functions ranging from healthy cell regulation to tissue differentiation and growth.

Selenium is a trace mineral that along with vitamin E function together to help to protect body tissues from free radical damage that occurs during oxidation (the conversion of feedstuffs into energy). While some parts of the country have high levels of selenium in their soil and therefore the plants that grow there, selenium deficiency is not uncommon and reported in many states. Therefore, most horses may require supplementation to meet the NRC requirement of 1-3 mg/day, depending on activity level. *NRC upper safe limit approx. 20 mg/day in total diet.

Cobalt (Co) is a micromineral used by intestinal microorganisms to produce vitamin B12, which works with iron and copper to form healthy red blood cells.

Vitamin A is well known for its role in supporting healthy vision, immune function, and skin/coat. However, it is also needed for respiratory health, reproduction, soft tissue and normal skeletal development in young growing horses and exercising horses that are remodeling bone.

Vitamin D (Calciferol) plays an indirect role in bone growth and maintenance by managing the levels of calcium (Ca) in the body. It assists in the absorption of Ca from the intestine, the movement of Ca into and out of bone, and the amount of Ca excreted by the kidneys.

Vitamin E is considered the most important antioxidant and works closely with selenium to protect the body from the oxidative stress of exercise and illness. Found in high amounts in fresh pasture, levels begin to decay the moment pasture is cut for hay. That is why any horse that does not have access to grass, regardless of its activity level or health, would be a candidate for vitamin E supplementation. Horses are not very efficient in storing vitamin E and deficiency may be accelerated if the diet is deficient in selenium.

The Vitamin B family is made up of several compounds that support many important roles in the body: protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism; energy production; proper nerve cell transmission, reproduction, and division (especially rapidly dividing ones such as red blood cells). B vitamins include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), cyanocobalamin (B12), choline, biotin, inositol and others are sometimes referred to as B-vitamins. For most of the B-vitamins, microorganisms in the large intestine make all the horse needs. Only thiamine and riboflavin have NRC dietary requirements. However, research suggests B-vitamin supplementation may be beneficial to horses with little access to fresh pasture and/or during any periods of stress (training, injury, travel, etc.)

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) that help promote healthy digestive function and support a healthy immune system. Often referred to as ‘good bugs’ they help break down ingredients/contents that the body normally can't, and help inhibit ‘bad bugs’ from growing.

 

What is the difference between the 5-in-1 H/A and the Exceed 6-Way?

MVP: The 5-in-1 H/A supports joints, hoof, hair coat, digestive health along with vitamins/minerals. The Exceed 6-Way supports joints, hoof, hair coat, muscles, gastric and digestive health.

I would like to make sure my older mare is getting a high level of joint support, is the 5-in-1 H/A enough or should I add an additional joint support product?

MVP: The 5-in-1 H/A does provide a high level of joint support on its own. High level actives include MSM at 5,000 mg, Glucosamine 10,000 mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 2,500 mg, Hyaluronic Acid 100 mg, and more!

 
  • 5
    5-in-1 H/A...

    Posted by Denise Solem on 23rd Jan 2024

    Seem to help my 18 year old mare who suffers from arthritis. I have had her since she was 6 months old and rode and competed on her for a number of years. At 13 she started to have joint issues and this product is something I have been using to try to help her.

  • 5
    Excellent

    Posted by Nikki Lee Hesson on 5th Dec 2023

    I have a 17 yr old gelding and a separation anxiety ridden gelding. So far these products have lived up to their expectations. Older gelding is moving along fine and the nervous one is walking off on his own a little further now. I’ll take it!

  • 5
    Great supplement

    Posted by Deanna on 14th Nov 2021

    I use this supplement for my two older geldings (20+) and it has helped them both tremendously. Their coats, feet and joints have all benefited. It has especially helped one of them, who appears to have aged backwards after taking this. We limit pasture as well since they both have a touch of IR, but you wouldn’t know it - they are as healthy as the proverbial horse now. They can both be picky eaters, but gobble this right up. I couldn’t be happier with it.

  • 5
    I will order this product time and time again

    Posted by Kristyn on 11th Nov 2016

    I have used this product since I have owned my chestnut mare. This supplement really works great for my mare. Her coat is so incredibly shiny and this has helped her feet a ton as well. When I first got her, her feet were a bit of a mess and she was losing shoes a lot. Once she was on this supplement, her feet improved! Everyday she knows when she is getting her supplements and she eats it right up. It makes it really easy to feed in the pellet form. I will order this product time and time again. All the MVP products that I have used have shown great results for my mare.

  • 5
    Used it for only 10days and already notice a difference

    Posted by Lois on 2nd May 2016

    I recently began using this product for only 10 days, and i already notice a difference in his movement. I chose this over all the others out there because this company puts into their formulas the very stuff you need in the correct amounts for your issues, and none of the extras to jump up the price. Their products are straight forward solutions that simplify my life, and improve the life of my horses. I have had horses all my life, I am 60yo. Since I discovered this company, they are my go-to for advice and help in dealing with so many of my healthy-horse-keeping responsibilities.

  • 5
    I give credit to this product for her health

    Posted by Bonnie on 4th Apr 2016

    I put my horse on this at 12 years of age. She did not have problems but when I read the formula I liked the combination of joint and vitamin supplements. She is now 21 and we go camping for 2 weeks at a time and ride rugged trails with steep hills. She is now usually leading the pack on the way back to camp! She looks incredible and people think shes 12 or 13 years old! I give credit to this product for her health.

  • 5
    It has everything a senior horse could need

    Posted by Louise on 25th Apr 2015

    My thoroughbred has been using 5 in 1 HA for over 2 years. He looks great and is moving well because of it. He is almost 30 and I am sure that MVP 5 in 1 is the reason; his coat is shiny, his farrier says his feet are harder and growing out better than years ago! There is never a problem getting him to eat this supplement! It has everything a senior horse could need.

  • 5
    My horses look and feel amazing

    Posted by Audriana on 2nd May 2014

    LOVE my MVP supplement- My horses look and feel amazing.. MVP keeps my horses ahead of competition!

  • 5
    Love this product

    Posted by Jack on 21st Jan 2013

    Love this product. Has everything my 2 horses need in one supplement. I have noticed a huge difference with my horses hoofs since adding this supplement to their feed.