The Hitching Ring

07/01/2024

Great prices on a great product. Check it out!

06/30/2024

Check out our sister site Equestrian Lifestyle! www.EquestrianLifestyle.ca

03/20/2024

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03/16/2024

Deworming horses may be something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember. However, you should know that this old-school approach is quickly becoming outdated. Commonly used strategies for parasite control in adult horses are based largely on knowledge and concepts that are more than 50 years old; they are not only a waste of time and money, they especially build drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines.

Working with your horse doctor to create a targeted deworming plan for each horse/farm is actually less work, less expensive and more effective than the rotational deworming program of the old days. It’s very important to have your veterinarian perform f***l egg counts to determine the amount of eggs your horse is shedding and check the efficacy of the dewormer used last.

Finally, don't rely on dewormers alone when it comes to parasite control. As parasites are primarily transferred via manure, good pasture maintenance is also necessary.

For more information, the AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines can be found on our website athttps://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/InternalParasiteGuidelinesFinal5.23.19.pdf
As always, consult your equine veterinarian for questions specific to your horse and to set up an effective deworming program.

03/06/2024

02/26/2024

01/22/2024

I have a few sizes of winter riding gloves available at sale prices!! )Heritage Extreme & Heritage Arctic winter gloves.)

https://www.equestrianlifemarket.com/riding-gloves

01/20/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice, good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/15/2024

I have listed a small collection of sale breeches at https://www.equestrianlifemarket.com/breeches
There are a few Childrens breeches and Ladies Breeches available.

01/09/2024

Ready or not, foaling season is upon us! Is your foaling kit stocked and ready to go?

If this is your first foaling or you don’t know where to start, the graphic below lists a few essentials for you to include. Having these items ready in advance will mean less stress and scrambling at the last minute trying to acquire what you need.

As always, your veterinarian is your best source of information. Consult your horse doctor for additional recommendations and for training on how to properly use these tools to assist your mare during and after delivery!

11/18/2023

09/18/2023

Doing some inventory and found some outdated Germi-stat wound cleaner. (expired in March) It isnt really a product that would expire, so could still be used, so I am offering it at a discount. I have 5 bottles. Regular price is $37, will sell for $15 each. PM me if interested

09/07/2023

I'm currently transitioning products from The Hitching Ring to a new store platform. Your patience is greatly appreciated during this transition. If you experience any issues, feel free to reach out to me. Simply click on the product image on The Hitching Ring page to be directed to the new product page.
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08/08/2023

Hey there! Just letting you know that equestrianlifestyle.ca has a fresh batch of clothing stock now. Check it out! EquestrianLifestyle.ca