For the last 20 years, the endangered Przewalski’s horse, also known as the Asian wild horse or takhi, has been re-introduced to its ancestral ranges in the Gobi Mongolian steppe, or grasslands, in an immensely successful conservation program. For millennia, the Przewalski’s horse ranged throughout the grassland steppe from Eastern Europe through Central Asia to China.

If you’re the owner of a gelding or stallion, you can’t avoid it forever – eventually his sheath needs to be cleaned for good hygiene and health. That’s why Ecolicious, a Canadian-based company dedicated to making equine grooming products using natural ingredients, has created Smeg-U-Later, a sheath cleaner that is gentle, safe, and effective.

With show season on its way, treat your horse to the new HDR Pro 5 Point Elastic Breastplate with running martingale attachment from Abby Saddle Shop. Created by Henri de Rivel, a tack maker renowned for world-class English saddles, bridles, and other leather goods, this is a professional jump breastplate with 5 point attachment, elastic inserts, and fleece padding at the shoulders.

Wahl introduces the new Li+ Pro Clipper to the Canadian market with the most technologically advanced rechargeable battery available. Lithium is more durable and longer-lasting than standard Ni-MH battery chemistry and contains specialty cells providing higher current, for increased power and torque.

Stretch denim breeches are part of the Spring 2012 Collection from Irideon, and are now available at The Horse Store. Designed to look like jeans, these four-way stretch denim breeches are comfortable as well as flattering, and are constructed with no inseam, to prevent rubbing, and with chamisoft knee patches, to prevent slipping.

John Deere recently introduced the new 1 Series Sub-compact Utility Tractors to help maintain large properties. The 1023E and 1026R will provide horse owners with the power and performance to easily attach and remove implements, work with greater comfort and safety, and mow large volumes of grass with a high quality of cut.

Offering excellent protection from leg interference, Valena Boots are great for any riding discipline as well as for turnout. Made from durable, heavy-duty vinyl, these boots are secured with wide elastic and Velcro® straps, and lined with WoolBlack, a dense pile wool fabric offering great protection from concession while wicking moisture away from the leg.

From June 26 to July 17, 2012, we’ll be riding to the Anahim Lake Stampede and back – a 21 day horse-trek that will follow the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail. This will be one amazing horse-trekking adventure.

Natural wool products often take the backseat to “new and improved” synthetic saddle pads. However, 5 Star Equine aims to change that with our full line of 100 percent wool contoured saddle pads, available in a variety of styles and colours