2/ AUGUST 2021 THE RIDER Pro Treats For Fighting Cancer McIntosh Pro Line, a


Canadian health and per- formance supplement com- pany,


and Canadian


Olympian Jessica Phoenix, are proud to announce that they have officially part- nered with the Canadian Cancer Society in the fight against cancer. They are donating


$1.00 from every bag of Jes- sica Phoenix McIntosh Pro Treats sold until December


31st, 2021 to Canadian Can- cer Research. Said Doug McIntosh,


owner of McIntosh Pro Line, “Cancer touches each one of us in one way of an- other. This is our way of raising funds and aware- ness. It may be a simple gesture, one small step, but together we can make a big difference.” Said Jessica Phoenix,


“What a fabulous way to


help people and get in- volved. This is a great cause and a great product. My horses love their Jessica Phoenix McIntosh Pro Line Treats.” Jessica Phoenix McIn-


tosh Pro Line Treats are available in 3 delicious


flavours: Apple-licious, Carrot Craving and Pepper- mint Pleasure. All natural, with no fillers, these treats are a great way to show your equine partner some extra love and help fight cancer! Retail partners who


have joined in this initiative


include Bahr’s and Green- hawk and more to follow. For more information


about McIntosh Pro Line, please contact sales@mcin- toshproline.com


ABOUT: McIntosh Pro Line: The McIntosh Pro


Line of products is devel- oped by horseman Doug McIntosh of Wheatley, On- tario. The McIntosh name is syn- onymous with quality and top performance in the equine industry, and the suc- cess of the McIntosh Pro Line products stems from the years of collective expe- rience from conditioning top equine athletes. All our products are guaranteed to be pure, uncut and contain no fillers. www.mcintosh- proline.com


Jessica Phoenix: Jessica Phoenix is a


Canadian Olympian com- peting in the sport of event-


Don’t Let Dust Diminish Your Horse


Guelph, ON Aug. 4, 2021 - Have you ever walked in a barn, and felt like your lungs were being as- saulted? Imagine how a horse feels, particularly if they spend hours in a stall. When horses exercise, they take on upwards of 16 times as much air per second than their human owners. Their lung capac- ity is enormous, as are their athletic capabilities, unless they are compromised by environmental factors. Much can be done from a management standpoint to minimize dust and harmful particu- lates in a horse’s environment while maximizing athletic function and general comfort in the process. Even a horse not exhibiting signs of breathing


Avoid asthma and respiratory issues with barn management


issues may be under assault from airborne parti- cles. Every effort should be taken to minimize dust to practice prevention of irreversible breathing is- sues.


The Culprits We Can Control • Round bales are not recommended. Horses that spend their day buried neck deep in a round bale are inhaling a copious number of irritants. • Hay and bedding are two of the top sources of mould and particulate in a horse’s environment • Consider wetting or steaming hay prior to feeding or hay alternatives if the horse is triggered by the


shared by our sponsor, Boehringer Ingelheim - https://www.bicanadaequine.ca/pdf/BI20_Equine_ Asthma_Infographic_EN_V3.pdf


https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/infosheets/Defend%20 against%20Dust%20Infographic.pdf Also check out this awesome infographic


hay in its diet. Research has been conducted on steamed hay vs soaked and the variable nutrient losses to consider, so be sure to discuss this option with your vet and nutritionist. • Consider wood shavings over straw. • Ventilation is a primary concern when building a barn but many stables are lacking. Ensure you have good airflow through your stable and periodically remove the cobwebs as you clean your barn. • Horses take in 64-70 litres of air per second when exercising. Footing in the arena needs to be regu- larly maintained to keep dust from rising into that air. • Do not sweep dust and debris from the barn aisle into your horse’s stall, in fact, don’t sweep at all when horses are in the barn. Wet down the floor before you begin and wear a mask for your own respiratory health. • Keep horses outside as much as possible, unless medical conditions require stalling. Have a look at Equine Guelph’s Defend Dust


Against fact sheet -


practice prevention. If your horse begins to cough, call the vet right away to investigate the cause. When dealing with respiratory ailments early di- agnostics, aggressive treatment and environmental management are of paramount importance.


pected, the veterinarian will be looking closely at the horse’s environment to determine what is caus- ing the irritation in the lungs. They will be looking at all potential causes which could include: dusty environments, smoke inhalation, pollen or other al- lergens and particles in the pasture or hay. Don’t wait for your horse to start coughing to


mulative effect from years of exposure to dust, mould and other particulate matter. If a horse is coughing and asthma is sus-


www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdlxPFTBJ8s Why Practice Diligent Prevention? Irreversible damage can be done by the cu-


heaves/asthma


Signs of Equine Asthma • cough • nasal secretions from mucous production • exercise intolerance • difficulty expelling air • heave line • inflammation of lung epithelium and narrowing of Bronchus (can be confirmed by a BAL Bron- choalveolar lavage) Dr. Dorothee Bienzle illustrates signs of in


this video - Articles of interest:


https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/01/ovc-researcher- contributes-to-global-paper-on-equine-asthma/


https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/05/equine-asthma- pollution/


vironment for your horse with the next online of- fering of Equine Guelph’s Management of the Equine Environment course.


givers’ Centre at the University of Guelph in Canada. It is a unique partnership dedicated to the health and well-being of horses, supported and overseen by equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epicentre for academia, industry and government - for the good of the equine industry as a whole. For further information, visit www.equineguelph.ca.


Story by: Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph


About Equine Guelph: Equine Guelph is the horse owners’ and care


https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/04/coughing-the- time-to-take-action-is-now/ Learn more about maintaining a healthy en-


ing. She is one of Canada’s most decorated equestrians. A two-time Olympian, 5- time Pan AM medalist, she is representing Canada at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, with her mount Pavarotti, making this her third Olympic Games. For more information on Jes- sica, please visit: www.jes- sicahoenix.ca and you can


follow their Olympic jour- ney at @officialteam- phoenix


Canadian Cancer Society: We’re the only na-


tional charity that supports all Canadians living with all cancers across the country. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, we’re able to fund groundbreaking cancer research into all types of cancer, offer support serv- ices to help people better manage life with cancer, shape health policies to pre- vent cancer and support those living with the dis- ease, and offer trusted can- cer information for all Canadians. www.cancer.ca


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