{"id":66961,"date":"2026-10-24T04:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T02:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportpaardenarts.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=66961"},"modified":"2026-10-24T05:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T03:04:20","slug":"hp-lactastride","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sportpaardenarts.nl\/en\/shop\/products-by-indication\/performance\/hp-lactastride\/","title":{"rendered":"HP LactaStride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>HP LactaStride<\/strong> by Health &#038; Performance is a complementary feed in paste form, developed to support muscle metabolism, normal muscle function, and recovery in horses during periods of intensive physical exercise.<\/p>\n<p>During training and competitions, energy production in the muscles increases significantly. This process also generates reactive oxygen species, which are a normal part of cellular metabolism. When their production increases substantially, oxidative stress may occur. Maintaining a healthy balance between oxidants and antioxidants is therefore important for protecting muscle cells.<\/p>\n<p>HP LactaStride combines two distinctive antioxidant ingredients: alpha-lipoic acid and Melofeed\u00ae, a natural melon extract containing antioxidant enzymes. These ingredients support cellular antioxidant protection and contribute to normal muscle metabolism.<\/p>\n<p>The palatable paste comes in a ready-to-use 50 g syringe and can easily be added to the horse&#8217;s regular feed. This makes HP LactaStride particularly convenient for use around training sessions and competitions.<\/p>\n<h2>Properties and benefits<\/h2>\n<p>HP LactaStride contains a combination of antioxidant ingredients that complement each other in supporting muscle function.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alpha-lipoic acid:<\/strong> an antioxidant that is soluble in both water and fat. It plays a role in cellular energy production and can contribute to the regeneration of other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melofeed\u00ae:<\/strong> a natural melon extract containing antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. These enzymes are involved in neutralizing reactive oxygen species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for muscle metabolism:<\/strong> the ingredients have been selected to support normal metabolic processes in muscle cells during intensive exercise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antioxidant protection:<\/strong> helps support the balance between oxidative processes and the body&#8217;s natural antioxidant defense mechanisms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for recovery:<\/strong> particularly useful for horses undergoing regular intensive training or competing frequently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convenient administration:<\/strong> the palatable paste can easily be added to the regular feed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for use around competitions:<\/strong> according to the manufacturer, the product contains no ingredients listed in the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances Database. The manufacturer also states that every production batch is screened for potential contaminants by the LCH antidoping laboratory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HP LactaStride is therefore a practical addition to the nutritional and recovery management of performance horses.<\/p>\n<h2>When to use HP LactaStride?<\/h2>\n<p>HP LactaStride is particularly suitable for horses undergoing regular intensive physical activity that may benefit from additional nutritional support for muscle metabolism, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance horses participating in intensive training and competitions.<\/li>\n<li>Horses preparing for important competitions or other demanding physical activities.<\/li>\n<li>Horses regularly training or competing on several consecutive days.<\/li>\n<li>During periods when additional attention to muscle health and recovery is desirable.<\/li>\n<li>As a weekly nutritional supplement during the competition season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maintaining an appropriate balance between exercise and recovery is particularly important for horses with intensive training and competition schedules. Alongside a suitable diet, sufficient rest, and a well-structured training program, targeted antioxidant supplementation can provide additional nutritional support.<\/p>\n<p>HP LactaStride can be administered around individual competitions or used periodically throughout the training season.<\/p>\n<h2>Composition<\/h2>\n<p>Sucrose, pregelatinized corn starch, glucose syrup, alpha-lipoic acid, freeze-dried melon juice and pulp (Melofeed\u00ae), and palm oil.<\/p>\n<p>The product also contains potassium sorbate as a technological additive.<\/p>\n<p>The main antioxidant ingredients are alpha-lipoic acid and Melofeed\u00ae, a melon extract containing antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase.<\/p>\n<h2>Directions for use and dosage<\/h2>\n<p>HP LactaStride is administered orally by adding the paste to the horse&#8217;s regular feed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manufacturer&#8217;s recommended dosage for a horse weighing 500 kg (1,100 lb):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Competition preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day before the competition:<\/strong> 1 full syringe (50 g).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day of the competition:<\/strong> 1 full syringe (50 g).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A complete competition preparation program therefore requires <strong>2 syringes of 50 g<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maintenance dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Horse weighing 500 kg (1,100 lb):<\/strong> 1 full syringe (50 g), once weekly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HP LactaStride is designed to provide nutritional support during periods of physical exertion. The need for additional supplementation depends on training intensity, competition schedules, and the individual horse&#8217;s condition.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer recommends mixing the paste with the regular feed. The ready-to-use syringe makes administration easy, without weighing or additional preparation.<\/p>\n<h2>Packaging and duration of use<\/h2>\n<p>HP LactaStride is supplied in a <strong>ready-to-use 50 g syringe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The number of syringes required depends on the intended use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Competition preparation:<\/strong> 2 syringes of 50 g per competition, one on the preceding day and one on competition day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> 1 syringe of 50 g per week for a horse weighing 500 kg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Four syringes are required for four weeks of maintenance supplementation, while a complete competition preparation program requires two syringes.<\/p>\n<p>Store HP LactaStride in a cool, dry place, out of the sight and reach of children. For animal use only. Always check the expiration date printed on the packaging.<\/p>\n<h2>Advice from the equine veterinarian<\/h2>\n<p>Healthy muscle function is essential for performance horses. During intensive exercise, metabolic activity in the muscles increases considerably, generating greater amounts of reactive oxygen species. The body&#8217;s antioxidant defense mechanisms help maintain a healthy balance during these processes.<\/p>\n<p>I consider HP LactaStride an interesting supplement because of its combination of alpha-lipoic acid and Melofeed\u00ae. Alpha-lipoic acid is involved in cellular energy production and has antioxidant properties. Melofeed\u00ae provides additional antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase and catalase.<\/p>\n<p>I particularly recommend HP LactaStride for performance horses undergoing regular intensive training and competition. The ready-to-use syringe makes administration especially convenient: one syringe on the day before competition and another on competition day.<\/p>\n<p>HP LactaStride can also be used as a weekly supplement during demanding training periods. For a horse weighing 500 kg, the manufacturer recommends one syringe per week.<\/p>\n<p>For optimal recovery, it remains important to provide sufficient energy and high-quality protein through the diet and to include adequate recovery periods in the training schedule. For horses that sweat heavily, replacing fluids and electrolytes is also an important consideration.<\/p>\n<p>HP LactaStride can be a valuable addition to this recovery program, particularly for horses regularly performing at a high level.<\/p>\n<p>If a horse develops recurring muscle soreness, stiffness, or noticeable performance problems, I recommend a veterinary examination to assess muscle health and identify any underlying muscle disorders.<\/p>\n<p>My recommendation is to use HP LactaStride primarily around competitions and during intensive training periods as practical nutritional support for muscle metabolism and normal recovery after exercise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>HP LactaStride<\/strong> by Health &amp; Performance is an antioxidant paste developed to support muscle metabolism, normal muscle function, and recovery in horses during intensive exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The formula combines alpha-lipoic acid with Melofeed\u00ae, a natural melon extract containing antioxidant enzymes. Particularly suitable for performance horses during intensive training periods and around competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Packaging: <strong>ready-to-use 50 g syringe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":66964,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1417,782,764],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-66961","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-health-performance","product_cat-muscles","product_cat-performance","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>HP LactaStride for muscle recovery in horses | Sportpaardenarts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"HP LactaStride supports muscle metabolism and recovery in performance horses. 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