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SmartTendon®

SmartTendon®

SmartTendon provides targeted support for tendons and ligaments! This cutting-edge formula contains a careful selection of active ingredients including 500 mg of bioavailable Silica, a trace mineral that is essential to healthy, resilient connective tissue. It also contains 1,400 mg of Hydrolyzed Collagen, the main structural protein found in tendons and ligaments, as well as 5,000 mg of MSM. Research has shown that MSM protects tissues against the damaging effects of exercise and stress. Lastly, SmartTendon provides the antioxidants Vitamin C and Grape Seed Extract, to fight free radical damage and offer comprehensive soft tissue support. This unique formula can be fed alone or combined with your favorite joint supplement. SmartTendon is intended for hard-working performance horses and to support normal recovery in injured horses.

Average Customer Rating: 4.794 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
52 of 53 (98%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
great help March 2, 2010
By barrels3 from Hempstead, Texas
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Barrel Racing
Competitor: Local/Open
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"My horse has had two pulled glut muscles over the last 2 years. Since starting smart tendon he has been much stronger in his muscles and has finally returned to competition without any further injury."

Review 2 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Simply the Best December 21, 2009
By FFF from Scottsdale, AZ
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Rated
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"I did not purchase Smart Tendon to assist with tendon issues, though I am sure it is great with that as well. I actually ordered it because of the Silica content. It was suggested by my vet that I find something that has this ingredient to assist my horse who has severe side and ringbone. My horse should have been a lawn ornament; instead he is an upper level dressage horse thanks to Smart Tendon. Worth every penny and than some. You can't go wrong with this product if your horse has any bone issues."

Review 3 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
GREAT PRODUCT!! December 19, 2009
By NicVic from Chunchula, AL
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"My 16 y.o. gelding suffered a severe lower tendon strain in his left hind leg while playing in the pasture a few months ago. His leg became so swollen it was 3 times it's normal size and very painful for him to walk on. EVERYTHING the vet recommended was not working: cold hosing, poultices, wraps, and bute. When the bute began giving my horse gastrointestinal problems resulting in weight loss from an appetite loss, I knew I needed to try something different. I added SmartTendon to his regular joint supplement and within ONE WEEK his leg was back to normal size and he was running around on it again! The vet was astounded at such quick results. I will keep my horse on SmartTendon for the rest of his life!! Thank you so much for making such a wonderful product!!"

Review 4 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Highly reccomend December 7, 2009
By Chilly from Bridgeton, NJ
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: Novice
Discipline: Eventer
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I used Smart Tendon to help rehab my 19yo tb from a deep digital flexor tendon tear. The ultrasounds showed a faster than expected repair. My guy is a very picky eater and ate this mixed in his regular feed with no problems."

Review 5 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Good product December 3, 2009
By barrelracer50 from Texas
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Barrel Racing
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
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"I am happy with this product so far. Although in the past I ordered it and it was a pellet. I think I ordered the wrong thing. I like the pellet better. By that is just my and my horses preference."

Review 6 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
AWESOME November 14, 2009
By luvthemhorses from Bellefontaine, Oh
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: All-Around Western
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"this product is miraculous!!! my 24 yr. old gelding has a supspensory ligament injury that he got last year. He has had stall rest, leg wraps, bute, etc. everything that the vet ordered to no avail. I tried smart tendon and OMG, the difference in two weeks was amazing. He no longer drags his hind leg, isn't gimpy when he first comes out of the stall in the morning and I am now starting to ride him again (small, easy rides of course). Even the sparkle is back in his eyes. I will definitely continue to us Smart Tendon."

Review 7 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Worth a Try November 1, 2009
By Hmmm
Expertise: Intermediate
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I'm using this for a young gelding with suspensory desmitis. I've been using it for about four months, and it's really hard to say if it's doing anything. It's reasonably-priced enough that I'm willing to keep him on it in case it is actually helping, but if it cost much more, I'd probably take him off it. The vet said it couldn't hurt. My horse does like the taste, but in fairness, I haven't found anything he doesn't like yet, so he may not be the best example as a taste-tester."

Review 8 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Fantastic!!!! October 27, 2009
By whoapaint from Wyoming
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: All-Around Western
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"My paint gelding had a bad couple of years, and in 2007 had to have surgery to remove part of a splint bone, during the operation, they found the suspensory legiment was actually adhered to the splint bone! So the recovery from a routine surgery was more extensive. The vet told me to expect residual swelling for at least the first year to to avoid hard ground. I put him on smart tendon in 2008 and was impressed with the lack of swelling we were getting after being stalled overnight. During the 2009 show season, he was on smart tendon constantly, and made it through the entire year with no lameness and swelling. He's now turned out, doing fine, but will be back on Smart Tendon when he comes in to get ready for next season!"

Review 9 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Daughters horse really likes it! October 20, 2009
By wheetie from Applegate, Mi
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Western Pleasure
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"Our 54.3 inch quarter pony hurt her tendon and and ligiment in early July. We didn't find this product until about a month ago. So, we just put her on it and she eats it right down. She has been staying sound so far, we of course aren't working her too hard just taking it nice and slow. The vet said she should be just fine to show next year. We are happy about that!!"

Review 10 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Excited to see the results October 13, 2009
By DocsMajorStar from Sandy,Or.
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: All-Around Western
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I have two horses on Smart Tendon for only two weeks now. Although I have not seen a big difference, I do think I am seeing a slight change. It might just be all in my head, but I am keeping a close eye on the performance of these two horses at home & away from home. One is elderly& one is mid age. I am very curious to see which horse it helps first & which horse it helps the most."

Review 11 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
SmartTendon October 13, 2009
By Mandimoo
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Saddle Seat
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"I just started using this in combination with Cosequin. My older mare seems to be moving better already. I haven't noticed a big change in my younger mare but it hasn't been that long either."

Review 12 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Hard to know if it helps September 22, 2009
By flowerwoman from Penryn, CA
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Local/Open
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"Smart tendon is supposed to be a supplement to support tendons especially in growing horses. I have been feeding it to my 2 year old Oldenburg and cannot tell if it has made a difference. I will probably never know, however, I feel it is worth the investment in his future. Smart tendon is totally palatable - I mix it with some sweet feed and he gobbles it all up."

Review 13 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
The missing ingredient for recovery August 29, 2009
By pkboopony from Swansea, MA
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"September of 2008, my wonderful 16 year mare, PK Boo tore her suspensory ligament on both branches and her superficial digital flexor tendon. After the initial shock wore off I immediately put her on both the Ligament and Tendon supplements. With the help of the SmartPak supplements, my incredible barn managers, fellow boarders, my chiropractor, Dr. Anna Crane and Dr. Amy Eggleston, PK Boo was CLINICALLY SOUND in March of 2009, just 6 MONTHS after the initial injury.

Today, she is rehabbing well, is going to move on to a career in Dressage and will never be off her SmarkPak tendon or ligament supplements! These supplements gave PK Boo what she needed to heal strong and healthy. They are an absolute must both as prevention and as part of a post injury treatment plan. I am thrilled!"

Review 14 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Product! August 26, 2009
By lahunterjumper from NC
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"My gelding tore his superficial digital flexor in March. I went with the stem cell treatment and asked my vet about supplements and suggested this one in particular. He said 'it couldn't hurt'. Now my vet is calling my horse a miracle child because he was completely sound after only 1 month. We're carrying out all of the rehab but he hasn't put a foot down wrong since April. Definitely worth it!"

Review 15 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Excellent Product August 23, 2009
By Simone24 from Charleston, SC
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I am extremely pleased with this product. My horse caught his leg in a fence about 4 months ago, pulling a suspensory and partially rupturing an extensor tendon. I got him started on this product almost immediately, and followed vet's advice to a tee. His latest ultrasound last week showed a complete and correct heal of both issues, and now it's just a slow return to work! My vet has commented several times that my horse is healing well and ahead of schedule. I am completely convinced that SmartTendon played a roll in his recovery, and I will probably keep him on it for the rest of his life."

Review 16 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Product August 17, 2009
By texasrider1963 from texas
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"We have seen a difference after only 2 weeks of using the product. The only issue we has is he doesn't like the powder texture. We are going to try the pellet form instead. Otherwise great product."

Review 17 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Life Saver!! July 27, 2009
By showeq4life from Atlanta, Ga
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"My horse pulled his suspensory and nothing seemed to help. I found this in the catalog and ordered right away. I'm so glad I did. After a few weeks my horse started collicking from being inside too much so I called the vet. He looked at his leg after helping him with the collick and said it was completely healed. This is the best supplement I've ever found and completely worth it!"

Review 18 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Product July 10, 2009
By Doxie from North Carolina
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Local/Open
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"My horse is recouperating from a suspensory injury and felt like I should give this product a try. I am very happy with the outcome. My horse is doing well and feels more sound than he has in years."

Review 19 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Not sure about this one June 17, 2009
By ljcojai from Ojai, CA
Expertise: Expert
Palatability: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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"I'm a huge fan of the tendon repair supplement but when my horse was diagnosed as Insulin Resistant, I switched to this supplement because it did not contain glucosamine. I'm having a hard time convincing my horse to eat this one; for some reason the taste doesn't appeal to him. I'm hoping the pelleted version might be tastier!"

Review 20 for SmartTendon®

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Easy to use June 15, 2009
By ETmulerider from Grapeland,
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
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"This is my first purchase of Smart Tendon and my mule seems to really like it. It is easy to use and I like the fact they send it to me monthly without me having to reorder it each month."
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