✓Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com·Updated April 2026
System Saver™ Equine - Image 2 on InfoHorse.com
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.
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
~ 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! White horse being hand-fed Equine System Saver botanical supplement as a snack
What is Equine System Saver?
Equine System Saver is an all-natural, veterinarian-developed daily supplement built around a single plant-based formula that supports a horse's joint comfort, tissue balance, skin and coat, immune response, and respiratory health. Rather than masking symptoms, it is designed to help the body maintain its own normal inflammatory and immune signaling. The same core botanical blend has been trusted for more than 25 years across performance barns, rescues, sanctuaries, and family stables, and is offered in canine, equine, and human formulas. It carries no fillers, no artificial preservatives, and no additives.
Woman bonding with her horse in a corral after daily System Saver supplementation
Who makes System Saver?
System Saver was developed by veterinarian Dr. Don Baker, who created the original botanical blend with his wife Judy to help their own Akita, Pepsi, who was struggling with discomfort and skin challenges. Pepsi's recovery became the foundation of the brand, which then expanded from dogs to horses, cats, and people. Today the company sells direct to owners and ships orders within 24 to 48 hours, and the equine product is presented under the Dr. B / @drbsystemsaver name on social media.
Duke the 23-year-old quarter horse who improved on Equine System Saver
What is inside the formula?
The proprietary blend is built on four botanicals: Boswellia Serrata (frankincense extract), Curcuma Longa (turmeric), Citrus Reticulata (mandarin polymethoxyflavones), and Camellia Sinensis (green tea extract). These are carried in a feed-friendly base of celery, chicken meal, rice flour, potato starch, glycerin, calcium carbonate, and natural flavors, preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols. The product is described as Non-GMO, allergy safe, and "Gutproof," with no fillers or artificial preservatives.
Gstaad the horse featured in a System Saver equine wellness testimonial
How does System Saver work in the horse?
System Saver works by helping inhibit the enzymes that break down cartilage and connective tissue, a process that accelerates with wear, hard work, and aging. The botanicals act on well-documented inflammatory pathways: turmeric's curcuminoids modulate NF-kB and COX-2 and downregulate cytokines such as IL-1 and TNF-alpha; Boswellia's boswellic acids (including Akba) act on the 5-LOX leukotriene pathway and tissue-degrading MMPs; the citrus polymethoxyflavones nobiletin and tangeretin help regulate cartilage-degrading aggrecanases (Adamts-4 and Adamts-5); and green tea catechins, especially Egcg, add antioxidant defense while inhibiting MMP-1 and MMP-13. The result is broad but balanced support for normal inflammatory and immune response.
Which horses is it designed to help?
Equine System Saver is positioned for performance, aging, and pasture horses alike. Owners reach for it to support mobility and stride comfort (stiffness after work, reduced fluidity in gaits, age-related change), skin and coat (occasional itching, seasonal skin challenges, dull or dry coat), immune and inflammatory harmony (recovery from environmental stressors, whole-body balance for active horses), respiratory balance (barn dust or pollen sensitivity, comfort during training), and senior support. Owner Barbara reports her 23-year-old quarter horse Duke, recovering from squamous cell carcinoma, "has been on System Saver for 3 years and just got his best lab results ever" and is "moving around the pasture so much better."
How do you feed it and where do you buy it?
Equine System Saver is fed by top-dressing a weight-based dose onto the horse's daily feed; the company advises starting gradually, adjusting to weight and workload, and notes the dose may be increased during periods of elevated stress or activity. It is safe for long-term daily use. The equine size is priced at $110.00, available as a one-time or recurring (subscription) order directly from system-saver.com, with dispatch in 24 to 48 hours. Questions can be directed to or through @drbsystemsaver on Facebook and Instagram.
Per Biotrope: a veterinarian was frustrated by the limited options for treating chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases in horses — and by the serious side-effects of conventional medications (steroids, anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants). He believed there had to be a natural solution without those side-effects that would slow down both the degenerative and inflammatory processes. After a decade of careful research and testing, he developed an entirely natural plant-based supplement. An unexpected discovery during development: the formula worked as a preventative, not just a palliative. Clinical trials confirmed the result, and System Saver (Equine and Canine versions) was made available to the public.
What is System Saver Equine, and what does it actually do?
Per Biotrope, System Saver is a safe, plant-based alternative to corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and immunosuppressants. The all-natural formula activates intrinsic broad-spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors. Metalloproteinases are tissue-destructive enzymes — by encouraging their regulation, the formula controls damage done to cartilage and other tissue during athletics, traumatic injury, repetitive activity, and aging. When tissue damage exceeds the body's ability to repair it, degenerative disease occurs; regulating the enzyme activity permits regenerative healing to prevail again.
Why is the metalloproteinase mechanism important for chronic inflammation in horses?
Per Biotrope, metalloproteinase enzymes are also responsible for activating the biochemical mediators (including TNF-alpha) involved in many chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, and immune-mediated disorders. By regulating these enzymes, System Saver has proven effective in managing many of these conditions. Beyond enzyme inhibition, the ingredients also have direct broad-spectrum (multi-pathway) anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Combined, these activities mitigate tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress, immune-mediated disorders, and acute inflammation.
How is System Saver different from glucosamine, chondroitin, and other joint supplements?
Per Biotrope, conventional joint nutraceuticals (chondroitin, glucosamine, hyaluronate) supply nutrients for cartilage repair AFTER damage occurs. System Saver inhibits the destructive enzymes BEFORE they damage the cartilage — the dual-action mechanism inhibits chronic inflammation AND tissue degeneration. Practical implication: System Saver works for healthy-joint maintenance (preventing damage in athletic horses and aging horses) AND for horses already suffering from arthritis (where inhibiting additional cartilage damage permits regenerative processes to prevail, while the anti-inflammatory effect provides relief from pain and loss of function).
What conditions does System Saver Equine address?
Per Biotrope, the formula manages the underlying processes for:
Arthritis, navicular disease
Chronic inflammatory diseases
Dermatitis (especially the frustrating cases that fail to respond after the inciting cause — parasite, fungus, bacteria — has been treated)
Chronic degenerative conditions
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Geriatric support (mobility, cognition, frailty)
Respiratory disorders (heaves, IAD)
Metabolic syndrome
Chronic laminitis
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Per Biotrope: not for use by pregnant or nursing animals or for pediatric use; consult your healthcare professional if you or your animals are taking other medications to verify no interactions or contraindications.
How does System Saver help with aging horses specifically?
Per Biotrope: "Biological and biochemical factors, not time, cause the changes associated with aging." When young, the balance between tissue degradation and tissue repair tilts heavily in favor of regeneration. Age-related diseases are the result of cumulative damage over a lifetime. Geriatric horses exhibit signs collectively resulting in frailty:
Muscle loss with associated weakness and decreased endurance
Decreased cognitive function — confusion, forgetfulness
Increased susceptibility to disease, both endogenous and infectious
System Saver indirectly mitigates tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress, and acute inflammation — major contributors to aging. Per Biotrope, owners of older horses invariably report mobility and behavior show dramatic improvement.
What's actually in System Saver Equine — and will my horse have side effects?
Per Biotrope, four all-natural plant-source active ingredients: Frankincense, Citrus reticulata, Camelia sinensis, Curcuma longa (turmeric). Standardized extracts ensure specificity, consistency, and purity. The Equine version is a powder using all-natural flavoring for palatability (the Canine version uses vegetarian capsules; the Veterinary formula uses the same quality ingredients as Biotrope's human formula but adjusted for species-specific needs).
Per Biotrope, the all-natural plant-based formula avoids the side-effect profile of corticosteroids and traditional anti-inflammatory medications. Issues such as gastric ulcers, vomiting, intestinal bleeding, colitis, immunosuppression, and adrenal, kidney, or liver problems are not characteristic of System Saver. Always consult your veterinarian before transitioning a horse off prescribed medication.
How long until I see results — and what does it cost?
Per Biotrope: some conditions respond immediately; chronic conditions may take 2–4 weeks. Every horse is an individual — allow time for System Saver to engage the regulatory systems. Pricing per source: one tub for your horse lasts up to 2 months and is $95 + shipping. Pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors — confirm current pricing with Biotrope directly. The same formula is also available in canine and human versions; the three are not interchangeable. Contact Judy Baker at (888) 581-1220. Address: P.O. Box 281, Greenvale, New York 11548.
What is Equine System Saver?
Equine System Saver is an all-natural, veterinarian-developed daily supplement for horses. It uses a single plant-based botanical formula to support joint comfort, tissue balance, skin and coat health, immune response, respiratory balance, and overall vitality. It is positioned as a long-term wellness supplement that helps the horse maintain its own normal inflammatory and immune signaling rather than masking symptoms.
Who developed System Saver?
System Saver was created by veterinarian Dr. Don Baker. He and his wife Judy first crafted the natural botanical blend more than 25 years ago to help their own Akita, Pepsi, who was suffering from discomfort and skin challenges. Pepsi's recovery became the foundation of the brand, which later expanded from dogs to horses, cats, and humans.
What are the active ingredients in Equine System Saver?
The formula is built on four botanicals: Boswellia Serrata (frankincense extract), Curcuma Longa (turmeric), Citrus Reticulata (mandarin polymethoxyflavones), and Camellia Sinensis (green tea extract). These are delivered in a feed-friendly base of celery, chicken meal, rice flour, potato starch, glycerin, calcium carbonate, and natural flavors, and the product is preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols.
How does System Saver work in horses?
System Saver works by helping inhibit the enzymes that break down cartilage and connective tissue, a process that increases with wear, hard work, and aging. Its botanicals act on documented inflammatory pathways: turmeric modulates NF-kB and COX-2 and downregulates IL-1 and TNF-alpha; Boswellia's boswellic acids act on the 5-LOX leukotriene pathway and tissue-degrading MMPs; citrus polymethoxyflavones help regulate cartilage-degrading aggrecanases; and green tea catechins add antioxidant defense. Together they support a balanced, normal inflammatory response.
How much does Equine System Saver cost?
The equine size is priced at $110.00. It can be purchased as a one-time order or set up as a recurring (subscription) order directly from system-saver.com. Orders are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours.
How do I feed Equine System Saver to my horse?
You top-dress the recommended weight-based dose directly onto your horse's daily feed. The company advises starting gradually and adjusting to the horse's weight and workload. The dose may be increased during periods of elevated stress or activity.
Is Equine System Saver safe for long-term daily use?
Yes. The product is described as safe for long-term use and is intended as an everyday wellness supplement. It is Non-GMO, allergy safe, and free of fillers, additives, and artificial preservatives, and the company describes it as gentle and 'Gutproof' for sensitive horses.
Can System Saver help an older or senior horse?
Yes, senior support is one of its core uses. It is marketed for maintaining energy, comfortable movement, and healthier aging patterns in older horses, alongside use in performance and pasture horses. Owners commonly report improved mobility and reduced stiffness in aging horses.
Does it help with skin and coat problems?
The formula is positioned to support skin and coat comfort, including occasional itching, seasonal skin challenges, and a dull or dry coat. Because it is described as allergy safe, owners use it for horses with seasonal sensitivities. Dr. Baker originally developed the blend in part to address skin challenges in his own dog.
Can it support a horse's respiratory health?
Yes. System Saver lists respiratory balance among its target areas, including support against environmental or seasonal irritants, barn dust, and pollen sensitivity, and respiratory comfort during training. This reflects the formula's broad anti-inflammatory and immune-balancing design.
Is there real-world evidence it works for horses?
The company publishes equine testimonials. One owner, Barbara, reports that her 23-year-old quarter horse Duke, recovering from squamous cell carcinoma, 'has been on System Saver for 3 years and just got his best lab results ever' and is 'moving around the pasture so much better.' She also noted that after using it before hoof trimming, Duke had 'no ouchiness the next day.'
Is System Saver only for horses?
No. It is a single core formula sold in multiple species-appropriate versions. Alongside Equine System Saver ($110.00), the company offers Canine System Saver ($49.00) and Human System Saver ($52.00). Many owners, like the family behind Duke, use it across the household for pets and people.
Does it contain steroids, NSAIDs, or drugs?
No. Equine System Saver is an all-natural botanical supplement, not a pharmaceutical. Its effects come from plant compounds such as boswellic acids, curcuminoids, polymethoxyflavones, and green tea catechins that support the body's normal inflammatory pathways, which is part of why it is marketed as gentle and safe for long-term daily use.
How long has System Saver been around?
The botanical blend behind System Saver has been used for more than 25 years. It began with Dr. Don Baker and his wife Judy more than two decades ago and has since earned trust among veterinarians, trainers, barn managers, sanctuary founders, and horse owners. The brand displays a '25 years' marker tied to founder Dr. Baker.
How do I contact System Saver or place an order?
Orders are placed directly at system-saver.com, with the equine product on the Equine System Saver page. Customer questions can be sent to hello@systemsaver.com, and the brand is active on Facebook and Instagram as @drbsystemsaver. Orders dispatch within 24 to 48 hours.
Is the product Non-GMO and free of fillers?
Yes. System Saver advertises the formula as all-natural and Non-GMO, with no fillers, no additives, and no artificial preservatives. It is preserved naturally using mixed tocopherols and is described as allergy safe and gentle on the gut.
Can it be used for performance and competition horses?
Yes. The supplement is marketed for performance horses as well as aging and pasture horses, with emphasis on mobility, stride comfort, balanced tissue recovery after work or exercise, and whole-body balance for active horses. The dose can be increased during periods of elevated activity or stress.
