About Riva’s Remedies

For more than 25 years, Riva’s Remedies has helped horses and pets live happier, healthier lives through natural products, personalized guidance, and practical education.

Our Company 

Riva’s Remedies began on the Ranch in Armstrong, British Columbia—a rural Okanagan community with a thriving horse population. What started as a local business now serves customers throughout Canada and the United States.Our flagship store is now located on Pleasant Valley Road in Spallumcheen, B.C., where customers are welcome to shop, ask questions, and pick up their products.

Our founder and CEO, Marijke van de Water, originally created the Riva’s Remedies equine supplement line because she needed dependable, high-quality products to recommend for the horses she was helping. 

The Horse Behind Our Name 

Riva’s Remedies was named after Riva—registered as Zipezriva—a fiery, compassionate chestnut Appendix mare whose lineage included the celebrated racehorse Riva Ridge, Secretariat’s stablemate.

Riva passed away in July 2022 at the age of 25, but her spirit continues to live on in our products and in our commitment to helping animals thrive.

Natural Horse Health Education

Education has always been central to our work. Our online learning platform offers a range of natural horse health courses facilitated by Marijke’s daughter, Elisha Edwards—a chemist, homeopath, and natural horse health consultant.

Horse owners can also explore more than 40 free educational articles on our website. These resources address many common equine health concerns and provide practical, holistic programs that may include diet, nutrition, and supplement recommendations.

Our Products

We formulate and manufacture our own natural health products, allowing us to maintain high standards from formulation to finished product.

Every Riva’s Remedies product is registered and approved through Health Canada’s Veterinary Health Products program.

Our products fall into four main categories:

• Herbal blends
• Homeopathic remedies
• Specialized vitamin and mineral nutrients
• Topical oils and ointments

We continually review current research in equine health, hoof care, nutrition, and veterinary science. This helps us ensure our products continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers and their horses.

Our supplements contain carefully selected ingredients without unnecessary fillers or binders. This keeps our products safe and natural, and horses receive the intended benefits of each product.  It also allows us to recommend smaller serving sizes than many conventional supplements.

Personalized Health Services

For horses with complex or ongoing health concerns we offer services which allow us to look beyond individual symptoms and help owners develop a more complete and customized approach to their horse’s well-being.

• • Individual Horse Health Consultations
  • Hair Tissue Mineral Analyses

Our Customers

Our customers are thoughtful, dedicated animal lovers who want to take an active role in their animals’ health. Some have trusted Riva’s Remedies for more than 20 years, and we are honoured to support them through every stage of their animals’ lives.

Most of our customers live in Canada and the United States, with a growing international community in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Some of the most common equine health concerns brought to our team include:

• Insulin Resistance
• Cushing’s disease (PPID)
• Laminitis
• Inflammation and Immunity
• Digestive problems
• Stress and anxiety

Whether someone is addressing a challenging health condition or simply wants to support their horse’s long-term wellness, our team is here to offer practical information and compassionate guidance.

Meet Our Founder and CEO

Marijke van de Water began her career in the 1990s as a natural health practitioner and homeopath for people. As demand for her knowledge grew, she expanded her work to include animals.

Today, Marijke continues to work with both people and animals as a natural health consultant, medical intuitive, and energy healer. Alongside managing Riva’s Remedies, she is writing the third edition of Healing Horses Their Way and facilitating online healing courses and destination retreats.

Marijke shares her acreage in Alberta’s Foothills County with three Quarter Horses:

• Eclipse, a black-and-white Paint who loves adventure
• Sapphire, a dun mare who is convinced she is a princess
• Lahar, a grey gelding who never stops teaching humans

Her time with her horses includes recreational training with positive reinforcement, trail riding, exploring the bush, grooming, and hoof trimming. She also enjoys giving them healing sessions with energy work, tuning forks, and homeopathy.

Meet Our Team

Riva’s Remedies is proudly operated by an enthusiastic, all-women team. Between us, we ride horses, train dogs, and adore cats.

Our team members have been with the company for seven to eleven years. Three even tried to leave, only to discover they couldn’t stay away—and we were delighted to welcome every one of them back.

Together, our team holds education and qualifications in:

• Chemistry
• Diet and nutritional therapy
• Homeopathy
• Business administration
• Natural horse health
• Energy healing
• Sound healing

Credentials and experience are important, but they are only part of what makes our team special. What truly unites us is our love for animals and our commitment to helping the people who care for them.

At Riva’s Remedies, we believe every animal deserves the opportunity to be happy, healthy, and supported throughout a long and fulfilling life.