Equine Guelph

Industry Ambassadors Announced For Equine Courses

November 25, 2025

Equine Guelph announced on Tuesday, Nov. 25 the return of its Industry Ambassador program this winter, featuring two respected voices from the horse racing community.

Equine Guelph Announces Free Racehorse Courses

October 29, 2025

Equine Guelph has announced it will be offering two free online courses for the racing community again this winter, developed in response to industry demand and supported by its education partners.

Emily McNulty

Equine Guelph Accepting Tuition Award Applications

September 16, 2025

Equine Guelph continues to support Ontario’s racing community through education and a scholarship that empowers individuals to improve horse welfare and safety. The Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Awa...

Standardbred hooves

Diagnosing Equine Lameness

September 01, 2025

Dr. Taralyn McCarrel's journey into equine lameness began with her early experiences riding and working at a hunter barn. Recognizing the critical importance of soundness for both horses and riders, s...

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Horse Owners, Businesses Needed For Economic Impact Study

An industry steering committee of Ontario horse people has commissioned a comprehensive economic impact study of the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector.

Kids cheering on horses in a race at Grand River Raceway

Free Online Horse Education Program For Youth

Horse eCamp, a new youth initiative presented by Ontario Racing and education partner Equine Guelph, is online now.

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Review Of Roaring And Possible New Surgical Procedure

Roaring in horses is not just a loud, raspy noise made during exercise; it is an issue in the upper airway that restricts airflow and can limit performance in large breed horses such as Standardbreds,...

A mare and foal in the field

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...

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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.