Our Story
Company Foundation
ARK Nutrition was established in 2005 by Amanda Kroeker-Friesen and Kim Friesen. Our nutrition practice specializes in Equine and Ruminant Nutrition. Our goal is to provide the nutritional basis that results in superior health and performance of your animals. Nutrition formulations are customized to meet the specific needs of your animals.
In 2007, ARK Nutrition launched its ARK Feed products in the equine and ruminant industries. Our commitment to research has brought the development of new products. We frequently review our products to ensure we are maintaining a high standard of quality, superior ingredients for efficiency and maximizing performance in the animals we feed. We partner with companies that share our philosophy for the pursuit of excellence. At ARK Nutrition our family business values integrity, trust, and transparency in the way we do business with our clients. As a family business, it is about building strong partnerships with our clients and ensuring we exceed their expectations.
As of May 2023, we are proud to announce the partnership between ARK Nutrition and Courtney Udal of Udal Equine. Our partnership allows us to grow our nutrition services and feed business into Saskatchewan. Courntey is a licensed professional Equine Nutritionist (please see bio below for more information). She brings with her extensive knowledge and work experience, all of which we look forward to sharing with our clients.
Nutritionist and Co-Owner
Amanda is a Professional Animal Nutritionist specializing in Equine and Ruminants, registered with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. She attended the University of Guelph and the University of Saskatchewan where she was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) and Master of Science (MSc) from the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. Her area of specialization is in Equine and Ruminant Nutrition, Nutritional Biochemistry, and Rumen and Hindgut Microbiology.
Since 2001, Amanda has worked as an Equine and Ruminant Nutritionist, where she has had the opportunity to work with clients throughout Canada, United States, Europe, Middle East, and China. Throughout her career, she has worked on research projects, gained valuable experience with complex nutrition cases, and worked alongside Veterinarians troubleshooting cases on farm, all while building a network of knowledge which she puts into practice on farm.
Business Manager and Co-Owner
Kim Friesen is a licensed Red Seal Journeyman Agricultural Equipment Technician. He earned his degree from Olds College all while working with John Deere tractors and various heavy equipment since 2007.
Before his career as an Agricultural Equipment Technician, Kim farmed with his family in central Alberta and Saskatchewan. He gained valuable experience on his family’s dairy, beef, and grain operation. He was responsible for planning and harvesting the crops for their grain enterprise. When his family decided to retire, Kim enrolled in college and started his career as an Agricultural Equipment Technician.
Kim keeps busy with full-time employment as an Agricultural Equipment Technician, however whenever he is not fixing a piece of equipment he can be found assisting with the day to day operations of ARK Nutrition. The participation of family members have been instrumental in the growth and development of ARK Nutrition.
Equine Nutritionist
Courtney is a professional Equine Nutritionist. She obtained her education from Dickinson State University and the University of Edinburgh where she was awarded a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
Courtney has spent ten years working along side a veterinary team, where she had the opportunity to participate in a variety of equine cases with specific nutritional needs. Her clinical experience has allowed her to develop a comprehensive knowledge base along with valuable connections within the industry. Courtney has spent her entire life working with horses in various capacities as a horse owner, breeder, competitive barrel racer, and rancher just to name a few. Her personal experience with horses has provided her with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience. Courtney is looking forward to expanding her experience while striving to achieve great success with her clients.