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Herbs for Horses' combination probiotic/prebiotic supplement, ProbioPLUS™, has undergone more than two years of extensive study at the University of Guelph to better understand its effect on the equine digestive tract. And now the results are in!

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How to Keep Your Horse Fit Without Riding

When poor weather or time constraints limit your riding time, brief but purposeful groundwork sessions become critical for a horse’s physiology. When consistently and strategically practiced, it improves muscle tone, basic metabolic function, and neuromuscular patterns. 

Understanding Equestrian Canada’s Coach Status Program

The Equestrian Canada Coach Status program is part of a collective commitment to safety for human and equine athletes and excellence in instruction and coaching. Standards for earning and maintaining coaching designations help protect athletes, coaches, and our industry.

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The Silver Lining of Rehab

A prolonged layup or recovery from injury robs your horse of movement and muscular tone. A rehabilitation plan is essential. You now have the chance to rebuild him from scratch, entirely erasing old movement patterns or unwanted habits he had prior to the layoff.

11 Exercises to Improve Your Riding Position

Here are eleven exercises designed to help you attain a strong classical position and maintain that much sought-after ear-shoulder-hip-heel position. when you ride.

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Biosecurity For Horses

Why It Matters

Across Canada, owners, riders, farms, and horses continue to struggle with strangles, equine influenza, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy. Not only can these diseases be detrimental to horses’ health, but managing ill horses can stretch finances, shut down commercial operations, and be an emotional roller coaster for those involved.  

Does Your Horse Need a Job or a Vacation?

Horses can get bored, physically tired and sore; they may not enjoy their routine and develop problems because of this. Some horses need miles and not training while others need training time rather that just riding time.

How to Find Riding Boots That Fit

Just as important as choosing the right type of boots is getting the right fit, since ill-fitting boots can be distracting, uncomfortable and even dangerous. So how do you ensure you’ve chosen boots that will be helpful and not hurtful?

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Castle Plastics

Manufacturing Innovative Hoof Pads

Originally founded in 1920, Castle Plastics is now a leading manufacturer of horseshoe pads in North America and continually adds new products to their line. 

How Can I Tell if my Saddle Fits Correctly?

If you want to determine whether and how well your saddle fits, consider the nine main points of saddle fit.

How to Choose the Right Footing for Your Riding Arena

Riding arenas have the potential to be a rider’s dream. And just like the horse’s training regimen, it all comes down to the foundation.

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