Horse Health

Your Feedback Is Needed By September 1

August 22, 2021

Standardbred Canada is considering producing / facilitating webinars and videos on a variety of topics related to Standardbred racing, breeding and general horse health and welfare.

Industry Notice: Heat Warning

August 19, 2021

The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and h...

Don’t Let Dust Diminish Your Horse

August 09, 2021

Have you ever walked in a barn, and felt like your lungs were being assaulted? Imagine how a horse feels, particularly if they spend hours in a stall.

Prevent Being Ticked Off

Both people and their animals have been encountering more ticks and there is a real concern when it comes to the possibilities of contracting Lyme disease.

AGCO Offers Info On Extreme Heat

The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and h...

Bathe, Scrape, Repeat

Bathing horses is second nature to most in the harness racing business, but there are a few things to keep in mind during times of hot and humid weather conditions....read on

Eastern Equine Encephalitis In Ontario

On June 17, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of a confirmed case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a 26-year-old horse located in the Unite...

Strangles Webinar Video Available

Biosecurity, communication and planning were three key factors identified by Industry Experts to managing Strangles in an online webinar facilitated by Standardbred Canada (SC) on May 26.

Last Call To Register For Managing Strangles Webinar

Tune in to a FREE webinar on Managing Strangles on May 26! Standardbred Canada (SC) will facilitate the online webinar on valuable lessons learned from a Strangles outbreak, featuring Industry Expert...

SC To Facilitate Free Strangles Webinar

Strangles can be an emotionally and financially challenging disease for participants in the horse racing industry. With knowledge, transparency and appropriate action, the industry can work together t...

Last Call: Register For Equine First Aid!

Don’t miss out on Equine Guelph’s (EG) Equine First Aid online course from May 3-10! The cost for Standardbred Canada (SC) members is only $72.25, with the 15% partner discount.

Special Offer On Equine Guelph Courses

Equine Guelph is offering two short courses this May and in recognition of Canada's National Emergency Preparedness week from May 2 – 8, EG has a special offer!