Gayle Ecker

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...

Gayle Ecker

Ecker Recognized As Equine Guelph Announces Gift

October 23, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Equine Guelph Director Gayle Ecker was honoured for her more than 20 years of leadership. She was also recognized for inspiring a transformative bequest of approximately $7 millio...

Horse and groom

Employment Program Offers Pathways To Equine Industry

With an increasing number of want ads on horse industry job boards, there is no denying the equine industry is clamouring for suitable employees.

A foal with mare in background

Equine Guelph Celebrates 20th Anniversary

August 09, 2023

This summer, Equine Guelph celebrates its 20th anniversary. The award-winning centre at the University of Guelph is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of horses through education and resear...

Standardbreds trucking to racetrack

Equine Guelph Offers Resources On Safe Travelling

December 04, 2022

“A very near-accident with my horse trailer was a wake-up call for me,” said Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph. “It showed me clearly that I didn't know what I didn't know about safety while trai...

Large Animal Rescue training in Quebec

Large Animal Rescue Workshop Travels To Quebec

October 19, 2022

People are willing to go to great lengths to rescue their animals and do not always make the best decisions in stressful emergency situations, retired police officer Aline Nault can attest. The Monts ...

Free Online Racing-Exclusive Courses Are Back

October 13, 2022

Thanks to Equine Guelph’s incredible racing industry education partners, TheHorsePortal.ca will host three racing-exclusive short courses in the winter of 2023 -- free for Alcohol & Gaming Commission ...

A horse receiving a vaccination from a veterinarian

April Is Vaccination Education Month For Horse Owners

Just one horse with an infectious disease diagnosis can close a stable or event facility. Vaccination is the best way to lower risk of loss of use, high treatment costs and unnecessary suffering for t...

New OEF Member Equine Research Fund

The Ontario Equestrian Federation and Equine Guelph are pleased to announce yet another level of partnership in order to help address the needs of the horse industry.

EquiMania! Gives Thanks

EquiMania! would like to thank the organizers, supporters, sponsors, volunteers and the attendees at the Can-Am Equine Expo in Markham, Ont and the FEI World Cup in Omaha, Nebraska.

EquiMania! Double Play

EquiMania! will look to hit a home run at Can-Am Equine Expo in Markham, Ont. and it will also be a featured exhibit at the FEI World Cup in Omaha, Nebraska.

Blanketing Decisions: Going Under Cover

February 01, 2017

Equine Guelph has partnered with internationally renowned blanket manufacturer, Bucas of Ireland and is pleased to announce the launch of the 'ThermoRegulator Healthcare Tool.’

Fire Prevention Outreach Program

After the rash of barn fires in Ontario at the beginning of 2016, Equine Guelph and its partners were quick to respond, bringing educational material regarding fire prevention to the horse industry.