June 17 2008 -The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced Jessica Phoenix and Exploring among its selections for the Canadian Eventing Team. Jessica and Exploring are Beijing bound! McIntosh Pro Line is proud to sponsor Jessica in her Olympic quest.

East Dorset, Vermont — For the second year in a row, Angela Covert-Lawrence claimed the Regular Working Hunter Circuit Championship at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT. Click here to read the rest of the story

McIntosh Pro Line Products, Inc. announces new packaging.


September 1st, 2006 our six core products; DMac™, Electro-Blend, Hoof Restore, MSM, Freedom, and Intensive Care GI will be distributed in our new stay-fresh re-sealable stand up pouch.

This new pouch with a zip lock closure keeps product fresher and the package is environmentally friendly.

To show our customer appreciation the new 2 lb size will have bonus 15% of product added at no extra charge.

Look for the new stand-up package in stores after September 1st, 2006

TSC Stores now carrying McIntosh Pro Line products. As of June 15, 2005 all 25 TSC Stores are stocking McIntosh Pro Line. Here at McIntosh Pro Line we are very pleased with this new relationship. TSC Stores carry a complete line of products for the horse owner as well as anything you might need to maintain your buildings and property. They are know as "The Incredible Country Hardware Store".

Refer to our "where to buy" section for a store near you.

Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies is now selling the complete McIntosh Pro Line product line at all its locations. Refer to our "where to buy" section for a store near you.

Greenhawk's Mississauga store on Keaton Crescent held a McIntosh Pro Line day. The store staff gathered for "team" photo. Store manager, Lana Robson (second form left)

Electro-Blend Paste:

Why is Electro-Blend Paste Superior to others on the market?

- Most electrolytes require water blending. This increases the risk of inhibiting and tying-up the minerals that are contained in the electrolyte mix. There is tremendous variation in water sources throughout the US & Canada, each varying in mineral make up, pH, total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity and contaminants. Electrolyte response in many situations is directly related to interactions and interrelationships between the water
and the electrolyte blended into it. The past avoids the need to blend in with water thus eliminating the affects of negative interactions. The paste also avoids the common affects of imbalanced polarity due to the chemical makeup of many water sources.

- PH also plays a major role in the successful administration and absorption of the key elements of an electrolyte that is needed for a balanced ionic exchange. Water sources that contain a higher than neutral pH makes elements such as potassium, magnesium and some micronutrients which are needed for cellular metabolism less available. The electrolyte paste provides highly available essential cellular elements crucial for proper metabolism without the potential of pre-feeding interactions as seen in conventional water blended electrolytes.

- The paste provides a uniquely "equine balanced" concentration of sodium and potassium common to the cells of a horse for the enhancement of the vital biochemical action necessary for the efficient and continuous activity of the cellular sodium/potassium pump, which helps carry nutrients into the cells and the waste products out. Many electrolytes sold for horses are simple formulated "multi specie" electrolytes that do not address the unique cellular needs of the modern equine athlete. The Paste specifically has been designed with the horse's body needs in mind. Since the sodium/potassium balance in the horses body is key to many of the horses performance and maintenance related activities, supplying a "equine balanced" level of sodium and potassium plays a crucial part in vital regulatory mechanisms.

- The proper cellular polarity balance in the horse's muscle cells is maintained by the use of the electrolyte paste. In order for muscle contractions, there must be a message received from the nerves. This is important for the optimized action of the muscles during contraction and relaxation during performance activities. The proprietary blend of micronutrients enables the muscles and nerve cells to function as genetically programmed. The transmission of messages along the length of the nerve fibers within the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system is essential for optimized muscle action and sustained performance activities. Our "horse specific" electrolyte paste blend enhances the transmission of nerve impulses under electrolyte depletion conditions that usually depresses functioning of the nervous system.

- The electrolyte paste is an equine specific balance nutritional supplement that is designed for maintaining proper polarity in the horses' cells.

- The paste does not contain the high levels of sugar commonly found in general electrolyte powders. Too much sugar or other refined carbohydrates are antagonistic to potassium, which can lead to problems associated with potassium deficiencies.

- Since many electrolytes are made for general livestock use they often contain excess sodium in comparison to what a horse needs while undergoing performance activities. An excess of sodium causes an imbalance of the sodium/potassium pump, which can result in cramps, muscle weakness, fatigue
and an irregular heartbeat.

- Excess sodium from "non horse specific" electrolytes can also cause excess sodium levels to eventually have a negative affect on the horses kidneys and liver. Once the kidneys fail to no longer protect the body from excess sodium the liver can become affected, swell and lose its ability to filter
out toxic wastes from the bloodstream.

- Often the use of non "equine balanced" electrolytes results in pancreatic disturbance which can lead to impaired access to requires nutrients needed for energy.

- The electrolyte paste contains magnesium at an "equine specific" level. Magnesium is key to proper cellular metabolic processes needed for producing
proteins. Magnesium also plays a very important role in transforming ammonia, a waste product from protein digestion, to a harmless compound that
can be excreted through the urine.

- The magnesium level in the paste is supplying at a rate, which intended to promote magnesium's synergistic partnership with ATP (adenosine triphosphate) the energy compound in metabolism. Without this relationship the horses' muscles could not perform.

- Our horse specific electrolyte also supplies magnesium levels that complement the already present magnesium levels in a horse and help re-supply magnesium depleted levels that occur during periods of environmental and performance challenges. The provided Mg levels help to keep blood at the proper degree of alkalinity while regulating the slightly acid pH of other fluids of the body, such as stomach fluids and urine.

- The paste is designed to provide the correct balance of potassium, sodium, magnesium and other micronutrients, which will result in the proper timed
release of each ion critical during high metabolic exertion.

- The paste contains proteinated minerals to benefit their bioavailability as it allows sustained ions in the proper sequence to be used by the horse
during prolonged exertions and throughout environmental metabolic challenges.

- A 1200-pound horse consists of approximately 840 pounds of water, which needs to be electrochemically balanced prior to physical exertion or
environmental challenge. The paste will help achieve balance during and after these conditions as long as water is available, clean, palatable, and
in sufficient quantities.

- The paste provides the proper nutrients that help to balance cell ionic exchange and regulation during periods of reduced feed intake.

- The paste will help improve water consumption.

- The paste does not contain sodium bicarbonate as does many general powdered electrolytes. This means that the paste will not interfere with the
horses proper gastric pH which is a critical natural barrier against infectious agents and is critical for proper digestion of commonly consumed feedstuffs.

- No mixing, no stirring and no need to dissolve in water.

- No refrigeration required and there is no inconvenience in storing mixed solutions.

- High sugar, water delivered electrolytes often encourage bacterial growth in the pails once made into solution. The paste will not have this affect.

- Convenient pre-measured single-dose capabilities. No need to measure powders or water amounts.

- Fast absorption -immediately absorbed even in sick, dehydrated horses.

- Ease of administration. Works well even when at the track, eventing or even on the trail!

 Designed with “your horse in mind”



• Dr. Gary Pusillo now with McIntosh Pro Line

Dr. Pusillo has been retained as our technical advisor and is assisting in product development and quality control.

Gary M. Pusillo holds a BS. Degree in Animal Husbandry from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture, a MS. in Animal Production and a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition/Production from Iowa State University. Dr. Pusillo is a Registered Feed Microscopist, a Certified Professional Animal Scientist and a Board Member of the American College of Animal Nutrition. Recognized not only for his work with goats, dogs, cats, horses, calves, pigs, dairy cattle and exotic species, his expertise in direct-fed microbials and nutraceuticals is well recognized throughout the feed industry. His reputation for innovation and cutting-edge formulations are legendary. Dr. Pusillo was the first nutritionist in the United States to be licensed to practice on horse race tracks.

Dr. Pusillo is currently the only Board Certified Nutritionist in private practice servicing the domestic pet and performance horse industry. His broad background in all aspects of animal husbandry has earned him clients in almost every state in the U.S. and in many foreign countries. From his extensive diverse and varied group of clients, Dr. Pusillo has experienced animal related problems that most veterinary practitioners will never or rarely see.

Because of his unique perspectives and practical knowledge, Dr. Pusillo is widely sought after as a speaker and educator.