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Slide Joint Care - Game Changing Joint Care

Slide Joint Care - Game Changing Joint Care

As the developer of Equi-Block® and LaKOTA®, as well as the co-developer of Magic Cushion®, SLIDE™ founder Rick Stewart knows a thing or two about treating joint problems.

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Ontario Ranch Roping Association News

Ontario Ranch Roping Association News

Ranch Roping is a rebirth of the roots of cowboy culture. This rebirth honours the Spanish traditions of excellence in horsemanship and livestock handling practices. The sport of Ranch Roping is gaining popularity.

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How Equine-Only Feed Producers Can Protect Your Horse

How Equine-Only Feed Producers Can Protect Your Horse

When it comes to feeding your horse, providing them the wrong feed can have catastrophic consequences. One of the most dangerous threats commonly found in livestock feed is a class of medications called ionophores. Ionophores like monensin are intended to promote growth and prevent diseases in cattle, poultry, and ruminants.

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Mary N Mae’s Tack N Feed opens in Port Colborne

Mary N Mae’s Tack N Feed opens in Port Colborne

Mary N Mae’s Tack N Feed has opened in Port Colborne and welcomed customers on Friday, September 13th, 2024. An official grand opening is coming in October.

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The Rider is Ontario's number one source for horse industry news and information both in print and online. 

The newspaper is in its 51st year of publication. The Rider has special English, Western, Quarter Horse and general sections having many columns written by industry leaders, a comprehensive coming events section, stable, stallion, and service directories, real estate ads and classifieds. The Rider covers all English and Western disciplines as well as Quarter Horse Racing, Driving and various other breeds and disciplines. The Rider is distributed through subscription, through the memberships of our official association partners and through almost 300 tack and feed stores. The Rider is also available as a digital edition. 

The Rider is a six time recipient of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Media of the Year award. Editor and Publisher, Barry Finn is the Past-president of the Independent Publishers Association of Ontario.

Our dedicated advertisers and faithful readers have kept the paper going strong for 51 years. We're looking forward to keeping you informed for many more years to come. We welcome your press releases and news. 

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Slide Joint Care - Game Changing Joint Care

Slide Joint Care - Game Changing Joint Care

Posted in Home Page articles, horse-health

As the developer of Equi-Block® and LaKOTA®, as well as the co-developer of Magic Cushion®, SLIDE™ founder Rick Stewart knows a thing or two about treating joint problems.

Read more

Ontario Ranch Roping Association News

Ontario Ranch Roping Association News

Posted in Home Page articles, horse-shows-clinics

Ranch Roping is a rebirth of the roots of cowboy culture. This rebirth honours the Spanish traditions of excellence in horsemanship and livestock handling practices. The sport of Ranch Roping is gaining popularity.

Read more


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