YES, BUT DID THE HORSES INHALE? Sat, 10 Sep 2005 Calgary Herald Lauren MacGillivray It's not about horses getting high.Rather, the Halifax-based company Med Marijuana, which makes Medi- Hooff's -- an all-natural product in the form of pellets manufactured from the cannabis sativa plant -- is strictly for health benefits, says co-founder Melanie Stephen. "It's ideal for helping prevent and restore cracked hooves," she said from a display booth at the Spruce Meadows Masters on Friday. "It provides faster recovery from exercise, adds muscle mass and is high in omega oils and amino acids." According to the brochure, "Medi-Hooff's is valuable not only for the pleasure immediately provided, but as well for the myriad of health benefits that are provided through its continued use." But there's no psychological effects, said Stephen, as she popped one in her mouth. "I actually put these on my Bran Flakes," she said. "It's just a cannabis seed cake." She added that horses can use the product prior to competitions: "It's one part per million THC, so urine tests are not an issue." There's been some interesting reactions from shoppers. "I've had a few people raise their eyebrows and one lady said, 'Boy, you're brave,' "she said. "But outside of one person who wouldn't take a brochure, I've had a lot of thumbs-up and people saying, 'It's about time.' "