California Riding Magazine • August, 2009

Kinetic Technologies
Hyaluronic acid supplements
are backed by research.

by Kathleen Burke Jensen

Kinetic Technologies™ is a privately owned animal health supplement manufacturer headquartered in Lexington, KY. Founded in 1999 by veterinarian brothers Scott and Stuart Pierce, the company has since expanded its offerings to include products for the animal and human health industries.

In order to continually develop high quality products, Kinetic Technologies is committed to research. The research and development team consists of respected scientists in their profession and their goal is to continue to provide safe, well researched and innovative products.

Kinetic’s hyaluronic acid products are used to support healthy joints and flexibility in horses, dogs and humans. These products provide natural, healthcare alternatives to improve the quality of life for equine and companion animals alike.

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid (aka HA) is defined as a natural and important component of synovial fluid in the joint capsule and in the supporting tissues around the joint. In fact, HA is abundant in all of the soft tissue cells of our bodies. In the joint, HA is responsible for direct lubrication by making the synovial fluid more viscous and slippery, providing a cushion and protection against friction. However with age, injury or disease, the HA level decreases making daily supplementation of hyaluronic acid an important factor in maintaining joint health.

Veterinarian-researched and developed, Kinetic supplements have been tested and proven to be a safe and natural way to promote joint health in animals. “Kinetic provides innovative healthcare alternatives to improve the quality of life for equines and pets. Our medically researched and clinically proven products set the industry standard,” says Dr. Stuart Pierce, Kinetic co-founder and president.

“I use a combination of Conquer and Chondrogen EQ on all of my horses and they have never gone better. It’s fantastic and I wouldn’t use anything else,” says hunter/jumper trainer Harley Brown, who uses Kinetic’s products on all the horses in his barn including his Grand Prix horse Cassiato.

About the Founders

Scott W. Pierce, DVM, is a partner in Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, KY. He has written numerous equine articles based on clinical research and studies. One of his articles was recently published in Hyaluronan: Structure, Metabolism, Biological Activities, Therapeutic Applications, Volume II. As a co-author, Pierce also received the 2006 Clinical Evidence Literary Award from the Equine Veterinary Journal’s article Oral Hyaluronan Gel Reduces Post Operative Tarsocrural Effusion in the Yearling Thoroughbred. In addition, Pierce has presented numerous papers at meetings of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

Stuart L. Pierce, DVM, received his degree in 1992 from the University Of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation he relocated to Kentucky, where he was an associate veterinarian south of Lexington until recently retiring to focus full-time on Kinetic.

Kinetic Technologies Products

Conquer® is the original oral hyaluronic acid supplement for horses used to support joint health and flexibility. An award winning, controlled blind study (EVJ 2006) showed that daily use of Conquer (100mg of HA) reduced joint swelling and inflammation. Conquer is available in liquid, gel tubes and powder form.

Chondrogen EQ® is the combination joint supplement with hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and chondroitin. This product won Horse Journal’s Product of the Year Award in 2003 and has since remained one of Kinetic’s best sellers. The product is veterinarian researched and developed and suitable for all breeds and uses for horses to support joint health and flexibility.

A state of the art formulation that supports bone and cartilage development, Osteochon™ helps maintain healthy bones, connective tissue and joint structure and function. Osteochon is ideal for young, growing and adult horses that need supplementation to support healthy bone, connective tissue and joint structure and function. Osteochon includes silicon, boron and strontium for bone strength, development and density. Hyaluronic acid chondroitin sulfate and silicon are included for primary joint health.

Contender™ is a topical hoof application that combines HA, MSM, amino acids, vitamins and minerals in a product that helps support normal hoof growth while penetrating and moisturizing.

M.A.S.S. Builder® is designed to support healthy weight that combines gamma oryzanol, l-lysine, threonine and fenugreek for maximum efficacy. Available in a liquid form, it is an all-natural and non-steroidal product that is veterinarian recommended to support healthy weight in the horse.

Kinetic products are available through many animal healthcare suppliers. Kinetic participates as an active member of the NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) which adheres to quality control guidelines and manufacturing policies.

For more information on Kinetic, contact the customer service department via phone at 877-786-9882 or e-mail customerservice@KineticTech.net or visit www.KineticTech.net.