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Hi Lisa,
I took a look at this product and it does not compare to the joint supplement I offer to my clients. Please take a look at Actiflex 4000 (liquid) or Actiflex powder on my website store. It is far more concentrated than OxyGen and highly effective.
Brewer's yeast offers some B vitamins but not large amounts in this product. I often recommend a B complex preparation called B Plex to provide a larger dosage of B vitamins. They are helpful in calming the nervous system and helping the body deal with performance stress.
Wheat germ is a nutritious food. And, as such, boosts the overall health of your horse. However, here again, you would need to feed it in large quantities for it to have any benefit, and this supplement only offers wheat germ in tiny amounts.
I much prefer feeding flaxseed meal to provide omega 3 fatty acids. Wheat germ is rather low in omega 3 fatty acids.
So, in all honesty, this is not a product that I would offer on my website since there are better ones available.
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
Hi Mandy,
Yes, I would consider a supplement that is high in glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and hyaluronic acid. The one I recommend is Actiflex 4000. However, since shipping to Canada would be expensive, you may be able to find something comparable there.
Let me know what you find.
Dr. Getty