The challenge of soft tissue healing
When tendons and ligaments are injured, the body's natural healing response often relies on forming scar tissue. This happens because these structures have a very limited blood supply compared to muscles. Without sufficient blood flow, oxygen, stem cells, and key nutrients can't easily reach the injury site.
As a result, the body patches the area with scar tissue, instead of rebuilding strong, flexible collagen fibers. While this "band-aid" allows the horse to recover enough to return to work, scar tissue is weaker, less elastic, and more prone to reinjury.
Why collagen repair is so difficult
Healthy tendon fibers are made primarily of collagen, aligned in a way that allows them to stretch and recoil with every stride. But producing new collagen require the right raw materials: vitamins, nutrients, and cellular energy. Without these, the body struggle to replace damaged fibers effectively. This is why many horses with soft tissue injuries experience recurring problems — the repair process was incomplete from the start.
The role of Vitamin A in healing
Vitamin A, particularly in its retinol form, is a powerful nutrient for tissue repair. It plays a direct role in:
- Stimulating collagen synthesis
- Supporting cellular repair and turnover
- Improving tissue elasticity and resilience
By providing these building blocks, the body is better equipped to repair tendon and ligament fibers properly, reducing reliance on scar tissue and increasing the chances of long-term recovery.
How Tendonall supports recovery
Tendonall is formulated with a high dose of Vitamin A (retinol), along with other key nutrients, to give the body what it needs to repair soft tissue the right way. Instead of patching an injury with stiff scar tissue, Tendonall provides the foundation for true collagen regeneration, helping tendons and ligaments heal stronger and more elastic.
When paired with proper rehab and veterinary care, Tendonall can help horses not only recover from injury, but also reduce the risk of reinjury by improving the quality of the healing process.
What this means for horses
Soft tissue injuries don't have to mean a lifetime of weak scar tissue and constant fear of recurring setbacks. By giving your horse's body the tools it needs — oxygen, nutrients, and collagen-building support — you can greatly improve the likelihood of a full recovery.
Tendonall helps provide the missing pieces for stronger healing, healthier tendons, and better long-term soundness.
Healing Beyond Scar Tissue: Why Nutritional Support Matters in Soft Tissue Recovery
The challenge of soft tissue healing
When tendons and ligaments are injured, the body's natural healing response often relies on forming scar tissue. This happens because these structures have a very limited blood supply compared to muscles. Without sufficient blood flow, oxygen, stem cells, and key nutrients can't easily reach the injury site.
As a result, the body patches the area with scar tissue, instead of rebuilding strong, flexible collagen fibers. While this "band-aid" allows the horse to recover enough to return to work, scar tissue is weaker, less elastic, and more prone to reinjury.
Why collagen repair is so difficult
Healthy tendon fibers are made primarily of collagen, aligned in a way that allows them to stretch and recoil with every stride. But producing new collagen require the right raw materials: vitamins, nutrients, and cellular energy. Without these, the body struggle to replace damaged fibers effectively. This is why many horses with soft tissue injuries experience recurring problems — the repair process was incomplete from the start.
The role of Vitamin A in healing
Vitamin A, particularly in its retinol form, is a powerful nutrient for tissue repair. It plays a direct role in:
By providing these building blocks, the body is better equipped to repair tendon and ligament fibers properly, reducing reliance on scar tissue and increasing the chances of long-term recovery.
How Tendonall supports recovery
Tendonall is formulated with a high dose of Vitamin A (retinol), along with other key nutrients, to give the body what it needs to repair soft tissue the right way. Instead of patching an injury with stiff scar tissue, Tendonall provides the foundation for true collagen regeneration, helping tendons and ligaments heal stronger and more elastic.
When paired with proper rehab and veterinary care, Tendonall can help horses not only recover from injury, but also reduce the risk of reinjury by improving the quality of the healing process.
What this means for horses
Soft tissue injuries don't have to mean a lifetime of weak scar tissue and constant fear of recurring setbacks. By giving your horse's body the tools it needs — oxygen, nutrients, and collagen-building support — you can greatly improve the likelihood of a full recovery.
Tendonall helps provide the missing pieces for stronger healing, healthier tendons, and better long-term soundness.