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Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated May 2026
Equine System Saver all-natural veterinarian-developed horse joint and immune supplement jar
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System Saver™ Equine

System Saver™ Equine was developed by a veterinarian to address some of the most common problems facing horses, while also providing superior preventive protection.

How Did System Saver™Come To Be?

Before System Saver, there were limited options available for the treatment of chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases -- and each carried serious side-effects. Frustrated by this, and determined to find a better answer, a veterinarian began his research. He believed there had to be a natural solution without side-effects that would slow down the degenerative and inflammatory processes.

After a decade of careful research and testing, he developed an entirely natural supplement with none of the negative side effects of steroids, anti-inflammatories and immunosuppressants. Moreover, he discovered his supplement carried an added benefit he wasn’t expecting – it also worked as a preventative rather than just as a palliative. Clinical trials confirmed that he’d hit a home run; it was time to make System Saver (Canine and Equine) available to the public.



So What IS System Saver™?
System Saver is an effective, safe, plant-based alternative to corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and immunosuppressants. Over the past several years, countless people and animals have taken System Saver with beneficial results.

So How Does System Saver™ Actually Work?

System Saver's all natural formula activates intrinsic broad-spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors. By encouraging regulation of these tissue destructive enzymes, this formula controls damage done to cartilage and other tissue during athletics, traumatic injury, repetitive activity, and aging. When tissue damage exceeds the ability to repair this damage, degenerative disease occurs. Regulation of excessive tissue destructive enzyme activity permits regenerative healing to prevail once again.

Important Note: Metalloproteinase enzymes are also responsible for activating the biochemical mediators (including TNF-alpha) involved in many chronic inflammatory, autoimmune and immune mediated disorders. By encouraging regulation of these enzymes, System Saver has proven effective in the management of many of these conditions.

Is It True That System Saver™ Inhibits Inflammation & Has AntiOxidant Properties Too?
Yes! In addition to inhibiting tissue destructive enzymes and inhibiting the activation of inflammatory mediators, our ingredients also have been shown to have direct broad-spectrum (by multiple pathways) anti-inflammatory activity as well as antioxidant properties. These combined activities mitigate tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress, immune mediated disorders and acute inflammation.

So How Is System Saver™ Different From Other Joint or Auto-Immune Supplements?

Well… for one, it really works! Unlike other joint support products, System Saver doesn't just supply nutrients for cartilage repair. System Saver provides for the intrinsic regulation of the inflammatory, immune and degenerative enzyme systems. This means that cartilage damage is prevented before it occurs, making System Saver the ideal choice for healthy joint maintenance. When used with a dog already suffering from arthritis, inhibition of additional cartilage damage permits regenerative processes to prevail. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory effect provides relief from pain and loss of function.

Can System Saver™ Actually Help To Restore Health?

YES! By supporting the regulatory systems that control excessive immune, inflammatory and degenerative activity, it helps restore and maintain health in the face of chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions. By supporting the prevention of these conditions and inhibiting joint damage, System Saver permits a better quality of life for the aging animal. You will find no other supplement that provides such a broad spectrum of benefits.

System Saver manages the processes underlying chronic disorders such as:
~Arthritis, navicular disease
~ Chronic Inflammatory diseases
~ Dermatitis
~ Chronic Degenerative Conditions
~ Inflammatory Bowel Disease
~ Geriatric Support
~ Respiratory Disorders (heaves, IAD)
~ Metabolic syndrome
~ Chronic laminitis

So System Saver™ Doesn’t Have The Bad Side Effects That Steriods and Commonly Prescribed Medications Have?
Absolutely right! I f medications harm vital organs or the immune system, what real good are they? Unlike traditional anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroids, side effects such as gastric ulcers, vomiting, intestinal bleeding, colitis, immunosuppression, and adrenal, kidney or liver problems are not an issue.

Note: Unlike nutraceuticals (chondroitin, glucosamine, hyaluronate), System Saver inhibits the destructive enzymes, rather than just providing nutrients for repairing the damage System Saver's unique dual action mechanism inhibits chronic inflammation, as well as tissue degeneration.

Biotrope developed this totally unique product to accomplish this by:

~ Inhibiting enzymatic tissue breakdown
~ Regulating the enzymes involved in chronic inflammatory disorders

Why Is Controlling The Metalloproteinase Enzymes Important To My Animals?

System Saver™'s patented formula is the only source of broad spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors. By regulating these enzymes, this formula controls damage done to cartilage and other tissue during athletics, repetitive activity, and aging. These same enzymes are also responsible for activating the biochemical mediators involved in many chronic inflammatory disorders. By regulating these enzymes, System Saver has proven effective in the management of many of these conditions.

So System Saver™ Is Safe as Well as Effective?

The all-natural plant based formula means that System Saver is safe as well as effective. Its active ingredients are extracted from natural plant sources: Frankincense, Citrus reticulata, Camelia sinensis, Curcuma longa. Our Veterinary formula is made from the same quality ingredients as our human formula, but is adjusted to meet the needs specific to the individual species. Read about our all-natural ingredients We use standardized extracts to ensure specificity, consistency and purity. We use only vegetarian capsules and extenders in our encapsulated product. (Our equine powder uses all natural flavoring for palatability.)

Note: This product is not intended for use by pregnant or nursing animals or for pediatric use. Please consult your health care professional if you or your animals are taking other medications to ensure there will be no interactions or contraindications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. As such, we are required to state that this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Can System Saver™ Help With Chronic Skin, Coat and AutoImmune Problems?
Yes it can— and does! When the immune and inflammatory systems fail to respond to the signals intended to govern their response, the host suffers an autoimmune, hyper immune, hypersensitivity or chronic inflammatory disease. A prime example of this is found in cases of chronic dermatitis that persists although the inciting cause (parasite, fungus, bacteria, etc.) has undergone treatment. Many forms of frustrating dermatitis fail to respond to treatment until the intense, out of control inflammatory response is subdued with steroid therapy. System Saver provides a safe, effective alternative to corticosteroids and their negative side effects. System Saver implements the intrinsic regulators of these systems to curb the excessive reaction, permitting a return to the normal, healthy state.

Can System Saver Help My Aging Horse?

Biological and biochemical factors, not time, cause the changes associated with aging. System Saver safely and effectively helps mitigate a number of these factors (increased inflammation, tissue destructive enzymes, oxidative stress) thereby permitting successful aging with a better quality of life.

Age related diseases are the result of the cumulative damage to tissues over a lifetime. When young, the balance between tissue degradation and tissue repair tilts heavily in the favor of regeneration. Most of us first begin to notice the age-related decline in tissue function when we’re in our forties or fifties. Our geriatric pets exhibit signs we associate and accept as the unavoidable consequences of aging. Collectively, these signs result in a state of frailty.

These include:

~ Arthritic signs - stiffness, reduced activity, lameness
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Muscle loss with associated weakness and decreased endurance
~ Decreased cognitive function-confusion, forgetfulness
~ Increased susceptibility to disease both endogenous and infectious

Note: System Saver™ contains all natural plant sourced ingredients that indirectly mitigate tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress and acute inflammation, which are some of the major contributors to aging. Owners of older animals invariably report that they act and feel years younger due to the multiple areas targeted by System Saver. Mobility and behavior show dramatic improvement.

What About My Dog? Canine System Saver™ Is The Answer!

System Saver has both a Canine and an EQUINE version of the same wonderful formula. Your horses AND your dogs can enjoy the incredible benefits that System Saver has to offer!

Did you know- System Saver Can Help Humans Too?
We have human formulas available that are helping people with the many of the same ailments that animals have. Our human formula has a very high success rate and we are happy to talk to you about it!

How Long Does It Take Before I Can Expect Results With System Saver™?

Every body whether horse, dog or human is different and all respond in a little different time frames. Some conditions respond immediately. Others, such as very chronic conditions, may take 2-4 weeks. Every animal and person is an individual so allow for some time for System Saver™ to start working!

Order System Saver For Your Horse-- Your Dog-- Or YOU Today!

How much is the health and comfort of your horse worth to you? One Tub of System Saver for your horse can last up to 2 months and is only $95 + shipping! Let System Saver help restore your horse to comfort, performance and a great quality of life— be sure to order today and we are happy to talk to you!



Equine System Saver all-natural veterinarian-developed horse joint and immune supplement jar
Equine System Saver all-natural veterinarian-developed horse joint and immune supplement jar

What exactly is Equine System Saver?

Equine System Saver is an all-natural, veterinarian-developed supplement built to support a horse's joint comfort, tissue balance, immune response, and overall vitality. The brand frames it as "Natural Support for Mobility, Recovery & Healthy Aging in Horses," suitable for performance, aging, and pasture horses alike. It is non-GMO, gentle, and made for long-term daily use, with no fillers, additives, or artificial preservatives. A single jar of Equine System Saver is priced at $110.00 and is available as a one-time purchase or a recurring subscription.

Equine System Saver supplement label detail showing botanical ingredients for horses
Equine System Saver supplement label detail showing botanical ingredients for horses

Who developed the formula behind it?

System Saver was created by veterinarian Dr. Don Baker, whose career centered on the biology of inflammation. The story began with his own young Akita, Pepsi, who developed a severe autoimmune condition; when specialists recommended euthanasia and conventional treatments failed, Dr. Baker crafted a natural botanical blend that restored Pepsi's health and let him live comfortably for another 12 years. That same formula has since been used safely in dogs, cats, horses, and even humans. The company has operated for more than 25 years and is now trusted across performance barns, rescues, and family stables.

System Saver brand header banner for veterinarian-developed natural animal supplements
System Saver brand header banner for veterinarian-developed natural animal supplements

What botanicals go into each batch?

The proprietary blend is anchored by four researched botanicals: Boswellia Serrata, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Citrus Reticulata (Polymethoxyflavones), and Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea Extract) — each backed by decades of global scientific study. The full label adds Celery, Chicken Meal, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, and Mixed Tocopherols as a natural preservative. There are no synthetic fillers or artificial additives in the formula.

Pepsi the Akita whose recovery inspired Dr. Don Baker to create System Saver
Pepsi the Akita whose recovery inspired Dr. Don Baker to create System Saver

How does System Saver actually work?

Rather than masking or suppressing symptoms, the formula is designed to support the innate regulatory systems found in all mammals. Dr. Baker's research targeted the molecular drivers of inflammation, tissue breakdown, and chronic degeneration, and the blend is meant to help the body maintain its own natural balance — the brand's guiding idea that "wellbeing naturally follows." In horses, that translates to support for healthy movement, flexibility and stride comfort, balanced tissue recovery after work or exercise, and normal inflammatory and immune responses.

Which horses is it built for?

Equine System Saver is positioned for performance horses managing the demands of training and competition, senior horses navigating the stiffness of aging, and easy-keeping pasture horses whose owners want preventive joint and immune support. The brand emphasizes that it helps horses "stay comfortable, active, and resilient at every stage of life," and that the dose may be increased during periods of elevated stress or activity. Because it is gentle and free of harsh additives, it is intended for safe long-term daily feeding.

How do you feed it and order it?

Feeding is simple: top-dress the recommended weight-based dose directly onto your horse's daily feed, with the option to increase during heavier work or stress. Orders are placed through the official store at system-saver.com, where Equine System Saver sells for $110.00 and ships within 24-48 hours; a subscription option is offered for ongoing supply. Questions can be sent to the company, and the brand maintains active Facebook and Instagram accounts at @drbsystemsaver.
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What is System Saver™ Equine?
System Saver™ Equine is an all-natural, plant-based supplement developed by a veterinarian as an alternative to corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and immunosuppressants. It was created over a decade of research to slow degenerative and inflammatory processes in horses without the side effects of those medications. The same formula is available in both equine and canine versions.
How does System Saver™ work in the horse's body?
The formula activates the horse's own broad-spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors. By regulating these tissue-destructive enzymes, it controls damage to cartilage and other tissue caused by athletics, traumatic injury, repetitive activity, and aging. Regulating the same enzymes also helps calm the biochemical mediators (including TNF-alpha) behind many chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders.
How is System Saver™ different from glucosamine, chondroitin, or other joint supplements?
Unlike nutraceuticals such as chondroitin, glucosamine, and hyaluronate, System Saver™ does not just supply nutrients to repair cartilage. It inhibits the destructive enzymes so cartilage damage is prevented before it occurs, while its anti-inflammatory action helps relieve pain and loss of function. This dual-action approach targets both chronic inflammation and tissue degeneration.
What ingredients are in System Saver™ Equine?
The active ingredients are extracted from natural plant sources: Frankincense, Citrus reticulata, Camelia sinensis, and Curcuma longa. The company uses standardized extracts for specificity, consistency, and purity, and the equine powder uses all-natural flavoring for palatability.
What conditions in horses is System Saver™ used to help manage?
It is used to help manage the processes underlying chronic disorders including arthritis and navicular disease, chronic inflammatory diseases, dermatitis, chronic degenerative conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, respiratory disorders such as heaves and IAD, metabolic syndrome, and chronic laminitis. It is also used for geriatric support in aging horses. Note: these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Is System Saver™ safe, and are there side effects like there are with steroids?
Because it is an all-natural, plant-based formula, the side effects associated with traditional anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroids — such as gastric ulcers, intestinal bleeding, colitis, immunosuppression, and adrenal, kidney, or liver problems — are not an issue. The product is not intended for pregnant or nursing animals or for pediatric use. Consult your health care professional if your animals are taking other medications to confirm there are no interactions or contraindications.
How soon will I see results, and how long does a supply last?
Every horse responds differently — some conditions respond immediately, while very chronic conditions may take 2 to 4 weeks, so allow some time for it to start working. One tub of System Saver™ for your horse can last up to 2 months and is $95 plus shipping.
How do I order System Saver™ Equine or ask questions about it?
You can call System Saver™ Equine at 888-581-1220 to order or to talk through your horse's needs — they are happy to discuss the product with you. You can also visit https://www.caninesystemsaver.com to learn more about the equine and canine formulas.
What is Equine System Saver?
Equine System Saver is an all-natural, veterinarian-developed supplement designed to support a horse's joint comfort, tissue balance, immune response, and overall vitality. The brand describes it as natural support for mobility, recovery, and healthy aging in horses. It is intended for daily, long-term use across performance, aging, and pasture horses.
Who developed System Saver?
It was created by veterinarian Dr. Don Baker, whose work centered on the biology of inflammation. He first developed the botanical blend to save his own young Akita, Pepsi, who had a severe autoimmune condition, and the formula has been refined and used across species for more than 25 years.
What is the origin story of System Saver?
Dr. Baker's Akita, Pepsi, developed a severe autoimmune condition as a young dog. After specialists recommended euthanasia and conventional treatments failed, Dr. Baker crafted a natural botanical formula that restored Pepsi's health and allowed him to live comfortably for another 12 years. That formula became System Saver, later adapted for horses, cats, and humans.
What ingredients are in Equine System Saver?
The proprietary botanical blend features Boswellia Serrata, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Citrus Reticulata (Polymethoxyflavones), and Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea Extract). The full label also includes Celery, Chicken Meal, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, and Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative). There are no synthetic fillers or artificial additives.
How does Equine System Saver work?
Instead of masking or suppressing symptoms, the formula is designed to support the innate regulatory systems found in all mammals. Dr. Baker's research targeted the molecular drivers of inflammation, tissue breakdown, and chronic degeneration, with the goal of helping the body maintain its own natural balance so that wellbeing follows naturally.
What does Equine System Saver help with in horses?
It is formulated to support healthy movement, flexibility, and stride comfort, promote balanced tissue recovery after work or exercise, and help maintain normal inflammatory and immune responses. The brand presents it as support for comfort and vitality at every stage of a horse's life.
How much does Equine System Saver cost?
Equine System Saver is priced at $110.00 per jar on the official store. It can be purchased as a one-time order or set up as a recurring subscription for ongoing supply.
How do I give Equine System Saver to my horse?
You top-dress the recommended weight-based dose directly onto your horse's daily feed. It is safe for long-term daily use, and the dose may be increased during periods of elevated stress or heavier activity. The exact amount is determined by your horse's weight.
Is Equine System Saver safe for long-term use?
Yes. The brand describes it as non-GMO, gentle, and safe for long-term daily use, with no fillers, additives, or artificial preservatives. It is intended to be fed continuously as a daily wellness supplement rather than only during flare-ups.
Which horses is Equine System Saver best for?
It is described as ideal for performance, aging, and pasture horses. Performance horses use it to support recovery from training demands, senior horses for age-related stiffness, and easy keepers as preventive joint and immune support. The brand notes it helps horses stay comfortable, active, and resilient at every stage of life.
Can I increase the dose when my horse is working harder?
Yes. The brand states the dose may be increased during periods of elevated stress or activity. This makes it adaptable for competition seasons, heavy training blocks, or recovery periods while still being safe for everyday feeding.
Is Equine System Saver non-GMO?
Yes. The product is described as non-GMO, gentle, and free of fillers, additives, and artificial preservatives. The only preservative listed is naturally derived Mixed Tocopherols.
How long has System Saver been around?
The brand has been trusted for more than 25 years and has been used safely and successfully in dogs, cats, horses, and even humans. It is used in performance barns, rescues, and family stables.
Are there other System Saver products besides the equine version?
Yes. The same family of formulas is offered as Canine System Saver ($49.00) and Human System Saver ($52.00), in addition to Equine System Saver ($110.00). All share the same botanical foundation and the philosophy of supporting the body's natural regulatory systems.
How quickly does Equine System Saver ship?
Orders placed through the official store dispatch within 24-48 hours. A subscription option is available so regular shipments arrive automatically for horses on a long-term feeding plan.
How can I contact System Saver with questions?
You can email the company at [email protected]. The brand is also active on Facebook and Instagram under the handle @drbsystemsaver, where it shares product and animal-wellness information.
Why choose a botanical supplement over masking symptoms?
System Saver's approach is to support the body's own regulatory pathways rather than simply suppressing symptoms. The four core botanicals — Boswellia Serrata, Curcuma Longa, Citrus Reticulata, and Camellia Sinensis — each carry decades of global scientific study, and the formula is built to help horses maintain natural balance, comfort, and mobility over the long term.

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