The Shires Soft Feel Lunge Line offers a comfortable, slightly padded synthetic construction that minimizes rope burn while retaining the strength needed for routine training and handling. It occupies a sweet spot between the softer cotton Horze and the crisp communication of Centaur’s tape line, delivering ergonomic handling that many riders prefer for longer lunging sessions without the premium cost of Waldhausen. Its technical advantage is the combination of hand-friendly design and solid durability, appealing to both everyday riders and competition warm-up routines.
Pillow-like touch
No-slip hold
Pillow-like touch
No-slip hold
Review Summary
"Appreciated for its soft, grippy coating and manageable weight suitable for frequent schooling; a small number of users say the coating can wear down after prolonged heavy use."
Gentle-on-palms
Soft-feel webbing offers a comfortable grip and minimizes strain on the hands.
Gentle-on-palms
Soft-feel webbing offers a comfortable grip and minimizes strain on the hands.
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
The Shires Soft Feel Lunge Line offers a comfortable, slightly padded synthetic construction that minimizes rope burn while retaining the strength needed for routine training and handling. It occupies a sweet spot between the softer cotton Horze and the crisp communication of Centaur’s tape line, delivering ergonomic handling that many riders prefer for longer lunging sessions without the premium cost of Waldhausen. Its technical advantage is the combination of hand-friendly design and solid durability, appealing to both everyday riders and competition warm-up routines.
Pillow-like touch
No-slip hold
Gentle-on-palms
Soft-feel webbing offers a comfortable grip and minimizes strain on the hands.
Robust stitching and quality fittings balance durability with a user-friendly feel.
Pillow-like touch
No-slip hold
Gentle-on-palms
Soft-feel webbing offers a comfortable grip and minimizes strain on the hands.
Robust stitching and quality fittings balance durability with a user-friendly feel.
Shires Equestrian's ARMA Training Roller is a specialist training aid that merges surcingle-style secure attachment with an extendable roller and anchoring options to encourage forward movement and topline development. More expensive than basic surcingles, its modular attachments, reinforced webbing and targeted biomechanics make it a technically versatile investment that can replace multiple single-purpose training aids.
Contour shaping — core builder
Quick-attach fittings — barn breeze
Contour shaping — core builder
Quick-attach fittings — barn breeze
Review Summary
"High-quality training roller from Shires noted for robust construction, easy adjustability and professional finish; most users find it durable and reliable for frequent use."
Heavy-duty webbing — arena ready
ARMA roller designed to encourage head carriage and correct topline engagement.
Heavy-duty webbing — arena ready
ARMA roller designed to encourage head carriage and correct topline engagement.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Shires Equestrian's ARMA Training Roller is a specialist training aid that merges surcingle-style secure attachment with an extendable roller and anchoring options to encourage forward movement and topline development. More expensive than basic surcingles, its modular attachments, reinforced webbing and targeted biomechanics make it a technically versatile investment that can replace multiple single-purpose training aids.
Contour shaping — core builder
Quick-attach fittings — barn breeze
Heavy-duty webbing — arena ready
ARMA roller designed to encourage head carriage and correct topline engagement.
Solid central roller with adjustable side straps for customized pressure and positioning.
Contour shaping — core builder
Quick-attach fittings — barn breeze
Heavy-duty webbing — arena ready
ARMA roller designed to encourage head carriage and correct topline engagement.
Solid central roller with adjustable side straps for customized pressure and positioning.
$120-220 CAD
Stubbs England Cavaletti Blocks are a premium option prized by professional yards for precise manufacturing tolerances, stackable design and anti-slip features that support repeatable training heights and secure pole placement. More expensive than entry-level options, Stubbs offers superior finish and consistency versus budget blocks and is especially valued where incremental height adjustment, presentation and equipment longevity are prioritized for high-performance horse training.
Premium polymer build
Non-slip pads
Premium polymer build
Non-slip pads
Review Summary
"Considered premium, very durable professional-grade cavalletti blocks with secure fittings; buyers frequently mention the higher price and occasional surface wear over time."
English-born polish
Heavy-duty, professional-grade blocks engineered for frequent use
English-born polish
Heavy-duty, professional-grade blocks engineered for frequent use
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Stubbs England Cavaletti Blocks are a premium option prized by professional yards for precise manufacturing tolerances, stackable design and anti-slip features that support repeatable training heights and secure pole placement. More expensive than entry-level options, Stubbs offers superior finish and consistency versus budget blocks and is especially valued where incremental height adjustment, presentation and equipment longevity are prioritized for high-performance horse training.
Premium polymer build
Non-slip pads
English-born polish
Heavy-duty, professional-grade blocks engineered for frequent use
Precision-molded cups and tiers for secure pole placement and adjustment
Premium polymer build
Non-slip pads
English-born polish
Heavy-duty, professional-grade blocks engineered for frequent use
Precision-molded cups and tiers for secure pole placement and adjustment
$90-180 CAD
Activo-Med Combi Pro Treadmill
The Activo-Med Combi Pro Treadmill is best-in-class for controlled, measurable exercise and rehabilitation, offering incline, precise speed control and medical-grade training protocols that outperform free walkers for diagnostic and performance conditioning. While it represents a higher capital and installation expense than free walkers or vibrating platforms, its technical capabilities make it indispensable for trainers and veterinarians who need repeatable, data-driven sessions in horse walkers and mechanical exercisers for horse training.
Programmable treadmill — coach-box
Incline training — uphill hero
Programmable treadmill — coach-box
Incline training — uphill hero
Review Summary
"The Activo-Med Combi Pro Treadmill is highly rated by clinics for precise speed/incline control, robust construction and professional support, making it a top choice for rehabilitation; it is costly and requires trained staff for safe, effective use."
Clinical monitoring — lab-smart
Precision speed and incline controls for tailored conditioning and rehab programs.
Clinical monitoring — lab-smart
Precision speed and incline controls for tailored conditioning and rehab programs.
Skill Development & Mastery
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
The Activo-Med Combi Pro Treadmill is best-in-class for controlled, measurable exercise and rehabilitation, offering incline, precise speed control and medical-grade training protocols that outperform free walkers for diagnostic and performance conditioning. While it represents a higher capital and installation expense than free walkers or vibrating platforms, its technical capabilities make it indispensable for trainers and veterinarians who need repeatable, data-driven sessions in horse walkers and mechanical exercisers for horse training.
Programmable treadmill — coach-box
Incline training — uphill hero
Clinical monitoring — lab-smart
Precision speed and incline controls for tailored conditioning and rehab programs.
Heavy-duty belt and safety rail system engineered for equine biomechanics.
Programmable treadmill — coach-box
Incline training — uphill hero
Clinical monitoring — lab-smart
Precision speed and incline controls for tailored conditioning and rehab programs.
Heavy-duty belt and safety rail system engineered for equine biomechanics.
$40,000-120,000 CAD
The PetSafe Clik-R is a market leader on value, offering a loud, simple clicker at a very low price point that makes it ideal for shelters, trainers working with many animals, or owners on a tight budget. While it lacks the refined ergonomics and ultra-consistent acoustics of the Karen Pryor i-Click, it outperforms many competitors on cost-per-use and availability, making it the practical choice when buying in bulk or replacing lost units. For users focused on affordability in the target-and-marker toolkit, PetSafe delivers the best financial tradeoff.
Pocket-friendly flip
Bright color pop
Pocket-friendly flip
Bright color pop
Review Summary
"Popular budget clicker that's lightweight and easy to use; many praise its affordability and consistent clicks, but some users report the plastic feels flimsy and the sound can vary over time."
Comfort-grip snap
Simple, reliable click mechanism ideal for beginners.
Comfort-grip snap
Simple, reliable click mechanism ideal for beginners.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The PetSafe Clik-R is a market leader on value, offering a loud, simple clicker at a very low price point that makes it ideal for shelters, trainers working with many animals, or owners on a tight budget. While it lacks the refined ergonomics and ultra-consistent acoustics of the Karen Pryor i-Click, it outperforms many competitors on cost-per-use and availability, making it the practical choice when buying in bulk or replacing lost units. For users focused on affordability in the target-and-marker toolkit, PetSafe delivers the best financial tradeoff.
Pocket-friendly flip
Bright color pop
Comfort-grip snap
Simple, reliable click mechanism ideal for beginners.
Bright, durable plastic body that's easy to spot.
Pocket-friendly flip
Bright color pop
Comfort-grip snap
Simple, reliable click mechanism ideal for beginners.
Bright, durable plastic body that's easy to spot.
Speedo's Aqua Fitness Jog Belt delivers a strong value proposition by combining a reputable swimwear brand name with an affordable, widely distributed buoyancy aid tailored for group classes and recreational water treadmill users. It sacrifices some of the premium materials and fine-tuned buoyancy control of specialist belts for a lower price and easy replacement availability, making it attractive to public pools and fitness centers that prioritize budget and turnover. Compared to premium models on this list, Speedo's belt offers the best balance of accessibility and decent functionality for high-volume programs.
Streamlined fit
Quick-dry neoprene
Streamlined fit
Quick-dry neoprene
Review Summary
"Comfortable, adjustable and good value for most aqua fitness users; a handful of buyers report it provides slightly less lift than heavier belts."
Glide like a seal
Low-profile foam panels for a comfortable, low-bulk fit.
Glide like a seal
Low-profile foam panels for a comfortable, low-bulk fit.
Time-Saving Convenience
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Speedo's Aqua Fitness Jog Belt delivers a strong value proposition by combining a reputable swimwear brand name with an affordable, widely distributed buoyancy aid tailored for group classes and recreational water treadmill users. It sacrifices some of the premium materials and fine-tuned buoyancy control of specialist belts for a lower price and easy replacement availability, making it attractive to public pools and fitness centers that prioritize budget and turnover. Compared to premium models on this list, Speedo's belt offers the best balance of accessibility and decent functionality for high-volume programs.
Streamlined fit
Quick-dry neoprene
Glide like a seal
Low-profile foam panels for a comfortable, low-bulk fit.
Quick-release buckle and fully adjustable strap for easy on/off.
Streamlined fit
Quick-dry neoprene
Glide like a seal
Low-profile foam panels for a comfortable, low-bulk fit.
Quick-release buckle and fully adjustable strap for easy on/off.
Kwik Goal Deluxe Cone Kit
The Kwik Goal Deluxe Cone Kit is the market-leading premium option, built for clubs and performance programs that demand maximum durability, heavier-weight cones or sand-fillable designs, and comprehensive accessories like storage bags and training guides. Although it carries a higher price tag than Champion or FORZA, its long service life and pro-level features justify the investment for organizations prioritizing durability and lower long-term replacement costs.
Coach-favorite kit
Weighted stability
Coach-favorite kit
Weighted stability
Review Summary
"Coaches rate the Kwik Goal Deluxe Cone Kit as professional-grade, very durable and stable for frequent use, with most saying the higher price is justified by longevity."
Durable pro-grade
Comprehensive kit often includes cones, poles, stakes and numbered markers for structured drills
Durable pro-grade
Comprehensive kit often includes cones, poles, stakes and numbered markers for structured drills
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Kwik Goal Deluxe Cone Kit is the market-leading premium option, built for clubs and performance programs that demand maximum durability, heavier-weight cones or sand-fillable designs, and comprehensive accessories like storage bags and training guides. Although it carries a higher price tag than Champion or FORZA, its long service life and pro-level features justify the investment for organizations prioritizing durability and lower long-term replacement costs.
Coach-favorite kit
Weighted stability
Durable pro-grade
Comprehensive kit often includes cones, poles, stakes and numbered markers for structured drills
Heavy-duty, UV-stable components built for frequent, professional use
Coach-favorite kit
Weighted stability
Durable pro-grade
Comprehensive kit often includes cones, poles, stakes and numbered markers for structured drills
Heavy-duty, UV-stable components built for frequent, professional use
$120-200 CAD