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B-L Solution

B-L?Solution helps with the discomfort associated with normal daily exercise. B-L Solution contains Devil's Claw and Yucca, two of nature's most powerful herbs, as well as Vitamin B-12. B-L?Solution earned top honors from The Horse Journal in 2007, making?it a top-ranked natural pain relief formula! B-L Solution eases the aches and discomfort caused by training. Do not feed to pregnant mares.
Average Customer Rating:
4.72 out of 5
4.7
 out of 
5
(25 Reviews) 24
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Rating breakdown 25 reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
21 of 21(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for B-L Solution
Review 1 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love this Stuff!

April 23, 2013
ByCrossTrainer
fromPace,Florida
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I really like BL solution for reconditioning horses and during peak performance training. I like the fact that it is all natural and Im not having to resort to NSAIDS."
Review 2 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

used for B12

June 6, 2012
ByOakie
fromSisters, OR
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I started mixing the BL with my 21 year old mare's anti-inflammatory drug. She has navicular issues and other joint pain. I bought it primarily for the B-12 because she was acting really depressed and didn't want to do much. She seems to have perked up with the BL so I would recommend it for your older horses as a feel good supplement - don't know if it actually helps with pain or not. I give it to her in a syringe and she likes the taste - I tasted it and it tasted like sour cherry."
 
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Review 3 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Horse Journal recommends for a reason

January 27, 2012
ByMbunchie
fromNorth Carolina
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I started using BL before HJ wrote its article reviewing and recommending BL as a great Bute alternative, so I already knew it worked. I've used for several acute situations, such as bad bruising due to a fall, and for management of chronic situations such as arthritis and healing from a ruptured suspensory. I don't use daily at the moment but am never without BL in my barn medicine cabinet."
Review 4 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Not Bute, but Still Helpful

September 21, 2011
ByBarrelRunner31
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Barrel Racing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have a 22 year old gelding whose ringbone is getting progressively worse. A friend showed me an article about this. I checked it out and for the price, it was worth a try. It took a week or so before I saw much of a difference. Its not bute but it does help and for the relatively low price its more than worth the comfort it gives my horse."
Review 5 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Alternative Over Bute

March 4, 2011
Bylinuslover
fromAgoura Hills, CA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
"I use BL Solution for my navicular mare with fantastic results. It really helps to manage her discomfort."
Review 6 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Value

July 21, 2010
ByHorseMassage
fromCa
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I switched one mare over to this instead of a joint supplement and bute, and the arthritis in her hocks doesn't seem to be an issue for her anymore. Much cheaper than any joint supplement, and since I know that her problem was arthritis, this helps manage it without the side effects of bute or the high cost of other meds. She seems very happy and pain free after a few weeks on this-will definitely keep her on it, and maybe try my gelding on it as well."
Review 7 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Just starting this product

April 15, 2010
ByBobbigirl
fromWalnut Creek, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My vet recommended this product for my quarter mare who has transient mild lameness, left front foot. We are to use for 30 days to see if it helps. Theory is there may be a leftover inflammation from previous owner's farrier work -- she is shod correctly now. Email me again after 30 days and we shall see if it worked!"
Review 8 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great product

March 5, 2010
BySKAZ
fromAZ
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I've noticed a big difference in my 21 year old horse. He has more energy, steps out more and just seems happier."
Review 9 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

older horse

March 1, 2010
Byfreebird
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"helps my older horse in the damp winter weather and makes him more comfortable"
Review 10 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

B-L Solution

February 15, 2010
ByVickiLynn
fromHuron, OH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have a 12 year old horse that has spent the last year on Bute. I have recently switched her to the B-L Solution and she is doing great. I was worried about ulcers and now she is on a natural anti-inflammatory and I have no more worries."
Review 11 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great Product

January 7, 2010
ByEventer2
fromWashington State
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"A friend turned me on to B-L Solution and I have to say it works great. I give it to my two elderly geldings and they are feeling so much better since starting them on it. They have more energy, play more in the pasture, and just enjoying life. I rode in a prize ride this fall and my 22 year old gelding trotted and cantered the entire way he was feeling so good. The price was about 1/2 what I'd pay in my local feed store and loved taking advantage of the free shipping code. Thanks for a being here!"
Review 12 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good Product

December 20, 2009
ByCricket22
fromFredericksburg, VA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I give BL solution to my 19 year old show horse 2-3 times a week as a preventative measure. He is also on another daily joint supplement. It seems to be helping because I am still able to show him and he still does well."
Review 13 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

great progress

November 23, 2009
Byadopted
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"we adpted a thoroughbred who has had sore feet and stiffness since we got her. Someone suggested that I try BL solution. She has not even been on it a month and what a difference. I am so far vary impressed with this product and will definitely continue to use it."
Review 14 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellent Pain Reliever

October 29, 2009
BySugarCaneJane
fromAnchorage, Alasaka
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
"My 32 y/o Morgan mare has arthritis in both knees. Our veterinarian told me that she would have to be on 2 grams of Bute daily for the rest of her life. Knowing the effects of long-term Bute, I decided to try BL Solution after reading about it in the Horse Journal. In August '09 I took her off the Bute and put her on BL Solution. I give her 2 oz. twice daily. She's frisky and playful and seems to be free of the pain that she had, even while on Bute. I would recommend this product to anyone who has to treat their horse with a long-term pain reliever. Thank you SmartPak!"
Review 15 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

It works... but...

September 15, 2009
Bybosko
fromcalifornia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"It takes about 2-3 weeks to kick in and it made my horse feel super good, depending on the issue your horse may have. My horse had an abrasion on her knees and had some back pain and even though she was feeling great and running around, the molasses in this stuff made her to hyper. Now the B-L helped with her back swelling but not with other things and I couldnt stand her all hyper. so i cut her and put her on MSM in which I had better faster results with her back and knee swelling. in anycase she is 95% almost 100% I would recommend this product , but becareful of the molasses. (pure sugar) and give it some time to kick in, some horses might need more than others or it might take longer to kick in, took my horse 3 weeks"
Review 16 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellant Product

August 14, 2009
ByJazzmine
fromcentral PA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"BL Solution really helps those nagging aches & pains. I use it for an arthritic horse, a horse with a stifle injury, & an old horse, & it keeps them more comfortable. I think it tastes nasty, but every horse I've given it to has found it palatable. Remember NOT to feed it to pregnant mares."
Review 17 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

OUTSTANDING PRODUCT

August 10, 2009
ByHunteragain
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have had my very arthritic retired hunter on BL Solution for years. It keeps him comfortable and active. Since using BL he moves freer, acts younger and seems to be enjoying life."
Review 18 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great product!

August 9, 2009
Byburro57
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"BL Solution (suggested by our veteranarian) is a natural substitute for "Bute". Our rescue miniature horse is now walking again thanks to BL Solution and proper foot care."
Review 19 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

easy to use

July 9, 2009
ByALLL
fromPortland.Or
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Natural ingredients to make horses more comfortable in benign situations"
Review 20 for B-L Solution
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Comfort

April 13, 2009
ByLaVica
fromNew Plymouth, Idaho
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Reining
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have a retired show horse due to bone spurs on her stifle joint's and pain in her hocks because of the bone spurs. Her way of moving was very limited in her hind quarters. I now enjoy watching her stride lengthen due to comfort because of your product. Where Kacy use to be the last in, during feeding time, I now notice she is among the first. In between orders I have run out, and there is a difference. Also, I have a Pot Belly Pig "Buehla May Buckler" who is 15 years old (their life span is 12 - 14 years), I have been giving Buehla a small portion with her breakfast, and she is now moving again, where it was very difficult prior. I first learned about your product on my barefoot group where I am a member. I had a severe founder I was rehabing, and initially purchased the B-L Solution for her. After noticing the difference it was making in this mare, I decided to try it on "Kacy", then my pig, and now I am giving it to my other show horse."
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