Education
Emily McNulty Awarded 2024 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award
Equine Guelph is proud to announce that Emily McNulty, a third-year student in the University of Guelph Equine Management program, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award. McNulty will receive two online courses through Equine Guelph valued at $625 each (Certificates are available in Equine Science, Equine Welfare and Equine Business…
A Royal Review of Successful Careers in the Horse Industry
What the pros at the 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter fair had to say The equine industry in Ontario is a multi-billion-dollar sector and finding one’s way to the top may seem beyond reach, especially for the uninitiated. Interviews with top competitors and industry professionals at the 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto revealed key ingredients…
OVC Veterinary Students Train for Large Animal Emergency Rescue
The final offering of Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training for 2024 was a specialized workshop for veterinary students held at the University of Guelph campus. On November 23, 2024 this course was presented by Equine Guelph & the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. This course was exclusive…
Industry Ambassadors Announced for Free Online Racing-Exclusive Training Program
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 on industry-identified healthcare priorities. Trainers, grooms and owners will learn how to maximize horse health and help their racehorses reach full potential through free access…
Large Animal Emergency Rescue Awareness Training for First Responders In Essex
On Friday, October 18th, first responders in Essex County received specialized training in emergency procedures to extricate large animals from tricky situations. This training was hosted by Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) & The County of Essex Emergency Measures Department and facilitated by Equine Guelph, at the University of Guelph. This training comes at a…
Equine Guelph Announces Poll & Free Online Courses for Racing Industry
Equine Guelph will offer two free racing-exclusive online courses on TheHorsePortal.ca in the winter of 2025 and conduct a Horse Racing Industry Poll this fall/winter. The 3-minute poll seeks input from the racing industry on new healthcare topics for the development of future courses in service to the industry and racehorse well-being. For the past…
Equine Law Webinar
On Aug 29, 2024, the equestrian community was afforded with a free Equine Law Webinar from Canada’s leading Equine Law specialist, Catherine Willson, BA, LLB. Wilson has practiced equine law in Canada for more than three decades. Catherine is the author of Canadian Equine Law, a concise guide written for the layperson in the horse…
World Rabies Day ‘One Health’ Approach and the Horse Owner
On September 28, 2024, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) coordinates World Rabies Day and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. In the ‘One Health’ approach, every sector takes responsibility in the effort to tackle rabies. Rabies is a viral infection of the nervous system known to be problematic in carnivores and bats, although…
World Rabies Day ‘One Health’ Approach and the Horse Owner
On September 28, 2024, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) coordinates World Rabies Day and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. In the ‘One Health’ approach, every sector takes responsibility in the effort to tackle rabies. Rabies is a viral infection of the nervous system known to be problematic in carnivores and bats, although…
Senior Horse Education Month Features Arthritis and Pain Recognition
Chronic pain and lameness resulting from osteoarthritis (OA) and other musculoskeletal conditions are the most common causes of poor quality of life in senior horses. In the month of September, Equine Guelph promotes Senior Horse Education, increasing awareness of ways caregivers can be the best advocates for the health and welfare of their senior equines. …
Equine Studies Online: Transforming Dreams through the Power of Education
Originally posted Aug, 12, 2024 by Open Learning and Educational Support, University of Guelph Dana Willett’s lifelong passion for horses transformed over many years, evolving into a dream both simple and profound. At an early age, Dana’s love for horses began with riding. She quickly became a “barn rat” as she put it, doing every…
Advocating for the Underdog through Education in Equine Welfare
Originally posted by Open Learning and Educational Support at the University of Guelph – July 12, 2024 Imagine if a dedication to the underdogs became a life mission. Meet Stacey Iverson, one of OpenEd’s Equine Studies Online students. Stacey is currently completing the Certificate in Equine Welfare–a program that challenges students’ perspectives with six unique courses. In her…