Looking for something fun, free and educational for your horse-loving teen this holiday season? Horse eCamp, presented by Ontario Racing and Equine Guelph, is the perfect online activity to keep kids engaged while school’s out!

Available now through March 2026, Horse eCamp is a free virtual learning experience designed to spark curiosity and introduce youth to the exciting world of horses and equine careers. Whether they dream of working with horses or simply love them, this program is a great way to learn, play and explore — all from the comfort of home.

Participants will earn their Horse eCamp Certificate by completing three fun and interactive components:

• Careers in the Horse World: Discover the wide range of career paths in the equine industry and investigate possibilities.
• Horse Behaviour & Safety: Learn how horses communicate and how to stay safe around them with this popular on-demand course.
• EquiMania!: Dive into a collection of interactive, horse-themed games that make learning super fun!

The program can be completed anytime during the holiday break (and up to March).

"Horse racing is an incredible professional sport with an abundance of opportunities for the next generation,” said Andrew Gaughan, Independent Chair of Ontario Racing. “Horse eCamp can help young Ontarians discover how fun and exciting the horse racing world can be.”

How to Register:

• Click the “Register for eCamp” button on the program website thehorseportal.ca/OR
• On the next page, select “Register Now!”
• Fill out the registration form and enter the coupon code OReCamp under “Have a Coupon?”
• Click “Apply Coupon” to access the courses for free.
• Complete all three components and download your personalized Horse eCamp Certificate from the “My Certificates” section.

Make this winter break unforgettable with Horse eCamp — where learning meets adventure in the world of horses!

(With files from Equine Guelph)