It is common knowledge that a horse must achieve optimal physical fitness in order to deliver a peak performance, but what kind of impact does psychological condition have on equine performance? In a competition environment, equine athletes in any discipline may show symptoms of stress, but to what degree does the expression of that stress affect the quality of a jumping round, dressage test, reining pattern, etc.?

When you are in the market to purchase a saddle, you want to ensure that the saddle you are investing in will not only fit your horse, but will also fit you. If you have ridden in more than one saddle in your riding career, you probably noticed that there were subtle or major differences in each saddle. When you spend your dollars, you want a saddle that you and your horse will enjoy for years to come.

Forage is the foundation of every equine’s diet and needs to flow steadily through the digestive tract. Gaps without forage can lead to ulcers, colic, behavioural issues, stall vices, gorging, choke, cribbing, and even laminitis. Truly, the only way to avoid these problems is to allow your horse steady access to forage, free-choice, all day and all night.

Abby Saddle Shop in Abbotsford, British Columbia, which has been proudly serving the horse community for over 23 years, has a proud new owner – Alexia Zizzy.

Feeding the equine athlete for superior performance requires a balancing act involving science, expertise, and art. It’s not just about maximizing your performance horse’s energy intake or providing good quality grain and forage.

Do you dream of a career with horses? If you want to share your knowledge and help others develop their riding skills and achieve their equestrian goals, working as a riding instructor or coach may be the perfect way to turn your dreams into reality.

Pat’s Easy Change System, available at Mohawk Equipment, changes your tractor lift arms from a standard ball to a hook system, allowing the operator to hook the lift arms to the implement from the tractor.

Today, avid horse owners in the market for stall barns are often choosing modular horse barn packages over conventional construction. It’s a choice that provides a handsome, economical barn that is pre-built, then delivered and finished on location in mere days, effectively reducing project time, hassle and expense.

Tribute Equine Nutrition is a complete line of premium horse feeds. With low sugar and starch levels and some feeds with no corn or molasses, they offer products for every horse’s nutritional need. All Tribute products have Equi-Ferm XL, a prebiotic and probiotic for a healthy immune system.