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Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Offered exclusively at SmartPak, Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA) is the latest in specialized joint care for your horse!?Recovery EQ Extra Strength has all of the same active ingredients as Recovery EQ plus 100mg of Hyaluronic Acid per 26g serving. Voted Best Performer Overall by the Horse Journal, Recovery EQ has earned credibility among horse owners everywhere.?Recovery EQ Extra Strength is the next generation of joint care for your horse.?Recovery EQ Extra Strength, The Freedom to Move.

Average Customer Rating: 4.483 out of 5 4.5 out of 5
19 of 21 (90%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
Didn't notice a difference February 8, 2010
By PPHJen from Mount Juliet, Tn
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Western Pleasure
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"I tried this product after all of the positive reviews for navicular horses. I put my one navicular horse and another sound horse on it (for maintence) The navicular horse did not improve. My sound horse ended up with arthritis in his hocks after 3 months of using this supplement (always on a glucosamine/msn supplement previously), he was ridden lightly, too. Go figure."

Review 2 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Really Helps! September 5, 2009
By Cody's Mom from New York, NY
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: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"Cody is 20 and as a typical Quarter Horse, he's been living with navicular for years. Recovery EQ Extra Strength, along with good corrective shoeing, has really helped him stay comfortable. I would recommend this product to anyone!"

Review 3 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Recovery EQ Extra Strength August 26, 2009
By Spurfan from Greensboro, NC
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Novice
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"Only been using this product for about a month, very easy to administer and no problem with our horse eating it. I can't attest to the benefits yet."

Review 4 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Excellent Product - Superior Service August 18, 2009
By DarisGrl from Minneapolis, MN
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Intermediate
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 love this product - it's really been effective for our 24 year old Hanoverian/TB gelding in the rehabilitation of a front leg annular ligament strain.

But what really seals the deal for me has been the outstanding service provided by Smart Pak. I have ordered several products over the years and the Smart Pak team always answers my questions and provides a level of service that outpaces the pack!

I wear my pink Smart Pak cap (received at a Rolex course walk) with pride!"

Review 5 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
BIG DIFFERENCE August 7, 2009
By ADRIANA from VENEZUELA
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
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 SOME OLD HORSES THAT ARE HEALTHY AND STILL SHOWING. THIS IS THE FIRST PRODUCT THAT HAS MARKED A DIFFERENCE. ALL OF THEM ARE GETTING YOUNGER EVERY DAY. THEIR TROT HAS TURNED FREE AND ELASTIC AGAIN.THE TASTE MUST BE FINE, SINCE NOBODY REFUSES TO TAKE IT. IT TAKES ABOUT A MONTH TO SEE THE RESULTS, AND YOU WILL. I REALLY RECOMMEND IT. ITS THE "CASE OF BEJAMIN BUTTON" IF YOU SAW THE MOVIE."

Review 6 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Best Purchase Ever July 23, 2009
By scotch from Midwest
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
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"My horse has a broken bone in his fetlock from a unknown injury and the tendons and ligaments were calcifying. Using Recovery EQ HA has brought him back to usable viablity. He is 24 years old and we can still ride him lightly which I believe would not be possible had we not started him on this course of treatment."

Review 7 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Pete's Recovery July 15, 2009
By Pete from Connecticut
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Other
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"Good product, and good service from SmartPak, with ease of ordering and efficient mailing."

Review 8 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Best Purchase Ever July 14, 2009
By Travis from MA
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Local/Open
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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"I put both my horses on Recovery and let me tell you I would not give them anything else again. My Mare had a real hard time on trails going up and down the hills this gave her more energy, she is 14 and acts like she is 5. The HA really helps her with her age and her hocks. I put my gelding on this for a preventive to keep him in good health."

Review 9 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Product July 9, 2009
By Manda from Massachusetts
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Eventer
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"My mare had a suspensory injury. I began using this product as soon as she was diagnosed. When we went to our first follow up ultrasound they couldn't believe the improvement- there was no evidence of an injury in just 8 weeks. I took her off Recovery EQ Extra Strength because of the cost and vet bills I had incurred. I started her on another "joint/ tendon" supplement that was less expensive. When we went for what should have been our final ulrtrasound another 8 weeks later she had marked swelling again and was off during the lameness exam. The only thing I changed was her supplement. 8 more weeks on it again and we were finally cleared for light work! Expensive but great product."

Review 10 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
miracle worker June 8, 2009
By katshorses from Kilauea, HI.
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
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"My horse was diagnosed with navicular and calcified tendons basically the vet said he was toast! I read about recovery EQ's benfits but I didn't realize how much I have come to rely on it for Blaze's soundness. I did my own trials changing his supplements and this product is the only one where I saw a huge difference. If you have a horse with cronic lameness this product really works! However the taste seems to be the only thing I have to say is not so good its bitter so I mix it in with apple sauce which is the only way he will take it."

Review 11 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Amazing June 5, 2009
By Dashiell from Virginia
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Field Hunter
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"Okay, it is too soon to declare this stuff a miracle, but after ten days on it, the gelding I stopped riding a year ago because the arthritis in his neck/back got so bad that he could not bend to the right or pick up the right lead, is back under saddle! He feels so good all he will do is canter (on the right lead, even) and buck.

I put three horses on it, and even the picky eater cleans his plate.

It is very expensive, however. Very. Keeping them on this product may become problematic. Eh, electricity is overrated, isn't it? Maybe I can move into my car."

Review 12 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Very Good Product May 31, 2009
By whoopnride from MS
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Barrel Racing
Competitor: Local/Open
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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"This product has helped my horse. A friend has been using it and referred it to me for my horses joint problems. I think it is a good product for the price!"

Review 13 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Smooth workout! May 29, 2009
By Margaret74 from Michigan
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: Intermediate
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I got this as a joint suppliment and it works well that way but I was pleasantly surprised that it made my horse "feel younger" too. He was much happier and moved more fluidly when asked to work!"

Review 14 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Best joint supplement! May 18, 2009
By aprilz from NJ
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Other
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"My pony at eleven had arthritis in her knee that was causing her to be lame a couple times a week. I used several joint supplements prior to using recovery with limited success. I tried Recovery EQ six years ago and now at eighteen on Recovery HA she's doing excellent!!!! In the last year she was lame ONCE!!!!! Although pretty expensive worth it for the results."

Review 15 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Recovery works! April 28, 2009
By Sandy2010 from Durham, CA
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
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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"We recently purchased an event horse for our daugher that had been diagnosed with early stages of sidebone in one foot. He had been on Adaquan and Legend previously and at purchase time, the former owner suggested injections. I did a lot of research as many supplements have ingredients that are banned in USPC and USEA. Recovery has none of these ingredients and also was the top choice in independent tests conducted by Horse Journal.
My daugher's horse is sound and no longer needs any other treatment."

Review 16 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Happy with results so far. April 24, 2009
By T8trtot from Yucca Valley, Ca
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"My daughter's horse had surgery on her bowed tendon. We have been giving her recovery EQ since her surgery. She seems to be recovery well. We will know more at her check-up where they will do another ultra sound. She happily eats this in her regular supplements."

Review 17 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Finally Helped April 15, 2009
By Brooklyn
Expertise: Intermediate
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"Our mini horse foundered some years ago and we have had to put him on a pain medication in the last few months. Since starting the Recovery EQ the farrier has noticed some improvement in his feet. This is a blessing as it is the first real improvement for him."

Review 18 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
Not Worth Money March 8, 2009
By Abigail from North Carolina
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Beginner
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
Value: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
Palatability: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"After reading the wonderful reviews about the "Recovery" product, I purchased this item hoping this would help my mare in some way who suffers from lameness on and off and with a questionable past injury. She is a 17hh draft/cross who will eat anything. The day I received my product I was so excited and sprinkled the "Recovery" on her sweet feed and she would not touch it. I had to sift the Recovery product out of her feed and dump it out - what a waste! I tried giving it to her again the next day and the same thing happened so now I have an expensive product I can't use and my horse will not touch so I have to disagree with the other users of this product. Maybe it would have worked if she had eaten it, but I will never know."

Review 19 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Product February 5, 2009
By Sydney1 from Castle Rock, CO
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
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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"I have been using Recoyery EQ HA now for about six months. I cannot say enough good things about it. My horse has many issues in his legs and hooves. Needless to say we have tried a lot of different things. We used to do a lot of injections, we did Adaquan and Legend and nothing has worked like Recovery. I am super happy with the product and plan on using it for a very long time."

Review 20 for Recovery EQ Extra Strength (Formerly Recovery EQ HA)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Love this product! March 19, 2008
By Anonymous from Vancouver, WA
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"I have had my 21 y/o barrel horse on this product for about a month and a half and have seen significant improvement!"
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