May/June 2025 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN May/June 2025 Page 27 GGT Footing®, the equestrian division of Polysols Inc, makers of high-quality fiber and geotextile equestrian footing amendments, is the premium choice for world class horse show venues across the USA and is the proud Annual Title Sponsor for Swan Lake Stables in 2025. Backed by over 20 years of collaboration with arena builders and scientific research, GGT Foot- ing®'s high-quality fiber and geo- textile blends—made from 100% polyester—offer the most durable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution for equestrian surfaces, helping to prevent lameness and reduce vet bills by- • supporting your horse’s joints and ligaments • reducing dust, increasing water storage capability • improving the life span of the arena sand & surface for optimal performance — and much more! GGT-Footing provides a variety of fiber percentages in their blends: • 50% fiber: high perfor- mance/competition surfaces • 30% fiber: Jumping • 15% fiber: Lower levels of dressage GGT Footing is the Choice for Safety and Soundness at Horse Show Venues GGT Footing® has a blend to meet all your surface needs with many affordable options available. Regular maintenance of fiber and geotextile amended surfaces is vital to keep your arenas in perfect shape. GGT Footing® requires consistent deep watering to maintain stability, reduce dust, and ensure uniform moisture. Watering frequency depends on the weather conditions of outdoor arenas and on the air temperature and humidity level indoors and can be monitored with a moisture meter. GGT Footing® requires a synthetic fiber compatible arena conditioner with adjustable tines and teeth and a roller to keep footing properly mixed. From 57" ATV-compatible models to 98" tractor models with updated standard features, we offer an are- na conditioner for every surface maintenance need. For comprehensive consul- tation and further information on geotextile additives, please call Barb, GGT Footing East Coast Retail Account Manager 864-804-8664 or visit: www. ggtfooting.com . Can Your Horse Benefit from Riding in a Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle? The Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle was developed after years of re- search. The design allows gentle effective control with pressure that is distributed evenly around the horse’s head. Sometimes when you just can't find a bit that works trying the Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle could be the answer to your problems. Going Bitless, no matter what discipline you are in (English or Western) even for a short period of time can be like hitting the refresh button on your computer. It’s also great to have a bitless bridle on hand for situa- tions such as being able to ride right after having your horse’s dental work done, or long trail rides where they can graze and drink without the nuisance of having a bit in their mouth. And being able to take the bit away makes sure your horse’s bad behavior is not related to the bit you are using. Older horses with severe tooth loss will be much more comfortable bitless. Going bitless is great for lesson and therapeutic riding programs where the rider has not yet de- veloped the skills necessary to ride in a bit. Transitioning to bitless re- quires a surprisingly small amount of effort and time, sometimes even in the first ride. We suggest you start in a small, enclosed area (round pen, indoor arena etc.). The Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle is marketed all over the world and used in all disciplines. Available in English & Western styles starting at $69.95, its easier than ever to go bitless. Made in the USA out of pre- mium American materials. To order-www.bitlessbridle.com or call 877-942-4277. RevitaVet Debuts the Ultimate Competition Blanket RevitaVet introduces their newest product: the Ultimate Competition Blanket. It’s the perfect warm-up to competition and used post competition or for rehab, it reduces pain and discomfort in the horse. It’s easy to use, lightweight and comes with an industry-leading two year warranty and, like all RevitaVet products, a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. It comes with an AC adaptor and rechargeable battery. The RevitaVet® IR2C Systems offers the leading technology in non-invasive care for conditions from Abscess- es to Torn Suspensories and anything in between, including saddle sores and various mus- culoskeletal injuries. You can apply RevitaVet® on virtually any part of the horse, but it has set the precedent for preven- tive maintenance. The IR2C is easily applied to the horse (or other animal large or small) and delivers safe and effective pulsed infrared light therapy which stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal, but at an acceler- ated pace. The application can be 5-15 minutes and the system offers 7 selectable frequencies, thus allowing for a customized therapy. Treatment will not harm healthy tissue and has no known negative side effects. RevitaVet® also offers wireless devices that address ankles, back, hocks, knees, tendons and the poll. Many PEMF therapists are now embracing RevitaVet® as a companion therapy. Users include Olympic gold medalists and World Champions in various disciplines. RevitaVet® is manufactured in the USA to the highest quality, is sold internationally and guar- antees professional results. For more information call 800-279- 1479 or visit www.revitavet. com. (Continued from page 25) See page 46 for details. FREE Classifieds for print subscribers!