April 12, 2007 - Equine Canada and the Canadian Equestrian Team are pleased to announce a new sponsorship with the Canadian-owned company, SnugrugZ.

"Equine Canada is extremely excited that SnugrugZ has come on board to provide the Canadian Equestrian Team with such high quality products," stated Equine Canada President Al Patterson.

Based in Abbotsford, BC, SnugrugZ manufactures affordable top quality horse/pony show wear, and is the proud supplier of the Canadian Equestrian Team representing Canada at the 2007 Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Snugrugz will be providing our equine athletes with the official Canadian Equestrian Team shipping blanket, shipping boots, cooler sheet and polos. SnugrugZ uses a specifically designed fabric that possesses a unique non-static stretch capability and is fully machine washable.

Samples of these products can be viewed at the Equine Canada booth at the Can-Am Equine Emporium, May 25 - 27, in Bible Hill, NS, The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, September 5 - 9, in Calgary, AB, and The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 2 - 12, in Toronto, ON.

For more information on how you can own SnugrugZ products, please visit www.snugrugz.com.

About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.

Source:  Equine Canada / Canada Hippique
Location Ottawa, Ontario
Release Date: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Contact Name: Jessie Christie, Media Relations,Equine Canada
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