Equine Guelph

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Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Launches

An industry steering committee of Ontario horsepeople is leading a project to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector.

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Researchers Developing Protocol To Diagnose Equine Colitis

What do we know about colitis in horses? The short answer is not enough is known about this all-too-common veterinary emergency.

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Free Sickness Prevention Course From Equine Guelph

February 23, 2025

World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1 every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection. For the 20th anniversary of World Horse Day, Equine Guelph w...

Free Racehorse Gut Health Course From Equine Guelph

February 16, 2025

Equine Guelph has announced the return of its highly popular online course, Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention, designed exclusively for the horse racing industry.

Gayle Ecker receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal

King Charles III Coronation Medal Awarded To Ecker

February 03, 2025

Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal from The Honourable Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, at a ceremony held o...

Horses drinking water

Equine Guelph Addresses Common Colic Myths

February 02, 2025

February is Colic Prevention Month at Equine Guelph, when all horse owners are encouraged to raise their awareness about colic, the number one killer of horses.

Emily McNulty

Equine Guelph Announces Roger L'Heureux Award Recipient

January 16, 2025

Equine Guelph announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Emily McNulty, a third-year student in the University of Guelph Equine Management program, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Roger L'Heureux Memor...

Free Horse Behaviour & Safety Course From Equine Guelph

January 03, 2025

Equine Guelph, the horse owner’s centre at the University of Guelph, has announced its On-Demand Horse Behaviour and Safety course for youth course will be free from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2025 to youth w...

Racehorse Respiratory Health Online Course Returns

December 13, 2024

Equine Guelph has announced the return of its highly popular online course, Racehorse Respiratory Health, designed exclusively for the horse racing industry.

Industry Ambassadors Named For Equine Guelph Courses

November 26, 2024

Equine Guelph has announced that Julie Walker and Renée Kierans have been selected to represent the horse racing industry as Industry Ambassadors of an online training initiative this winter focused o...

Equine Law Webinar Today

November 25, 2024

Following tremendous interest, Catherine Willson will be returning for her second Equine Law Webinar, offered through Equine Guelph, which takes place today (Nov. 25) at 4 p.m. EST.

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Equine Guelph Seeks Feedback Through Industry Poll

November 12, 2024

Equine Guelph is currently conducting a Horse Racing Industry Poll this fall/winter.

Equine Guelph Announces Free Online Courses

November 12, 2024

Equine Guelph will offer two free racing-exclusive online courses on TheHorsePortal.ca in the winter of 2025.