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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…
Equine Guelph Annual Report
Equine Guelph has posted its annual report for May 2023 – April 2024. All the success stories for the past fiscal year are showcased from launching new courses to responding to our readers with the resources you asked for. Have a look to see what we accomplished and what we have on offer for our…
From Passion to Profession: Shelby Embraces Equine Science
Shelby Dennis’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of education. Her journey with Equine Guelph’s Online Science Certificate program and the Roger L’Heureux Tuition Award is a narrative of triumph over traditional expectations and a celebration of lifelong learning.
Equine Guelph Healthcare Tools for the Win!
One can go down many rabbit holes searching on the internet for horse health advice and Dr. Google is known to serve up many popular myths. Over the years, Equine Guelph, the Centre for the horse at the University of Guelph has developed twelve free interactive online healthcare tools to help horse owners provide optimal…
OEEEP Program Continues Creating Pathways to Employment in the 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. Speaking with three facilitators of the Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) it becomes abundantly clear, this is a Win-Win program for those looking to embark on a career with…
Balancing Act of Equine Nutrition
New Ration Balancer Info-sheet, Forage and the Importance of Analysis With the cost of feeding horses continuing to rise, horse owners need to become savvy when it comes to feeding their herd on a budget without compromising equine nutrition. A greater understanding of forage, the largest component of the equine diet, really improves the bottom…
Horse Portal Extends Free Offer to Youth
Start Early with Sickness Prevention! Learning healthy habits early makes biosecurity second nature and that is why Equine Guelph is offering their Sickness Prevention in Horses short online course on TheHorsePortal.ca FREE to teenagers (14 – 17). The March 18 – 29 offering of this course will be open to the grass roots of the…
Your Vaccination Program may be Impacted by Climate Change
Learn more during Equine Guelph’s Vaccination Education Month in March Have you noticed bug season starting earlier and finishing later? Have changes in the weather caused more standing water in your paddocks? If you answered yes to these questions and wonder how climate change may impact your horses, not to mention your vaccination program, read…
Equine Guelph Offers Body Condition Course on World Horse Day
Free Global Registration for One Day Only! World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1st every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection. As a culmination of Equine Guelph’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the organization will be offering its new online course, Introduction to Body Condition Scoring,…
Racehorse Respiratory Health Course Completes the Trifecta in Winter Online Learning Series!
Equine Guelph has partnered with Standardbred Canada, Ontario Racing and Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) to offer three online courses in Winter of 2024 in priority healthcare areas of respiratory, lameness and gut health. Sponsored by Standardbred Canada, the Racehorse Respiratory Health course is the final course in this winter series. The two-week online short…
Learn How Horses Communicate in this Free Online Course for Youth
Adult offering too! Learn Together for a fun Family Day Experience! Do you love horses and want to understand them better? Do you want to learn how to read their body language, and the cues they give one another? If so, you might be interested in a free online course offered by Equine Guelph, the…
Colic Prevention Education Month 2024 Focuses on GI Health for Your Horse
February is Equine Guelph’s Colic Prevention Education Month when we tackle the number one killer of horses with our highly popular free healthcare tool, Colic Risk Rater (http://www.thehorseportal.ca/ColicTool). After you complete the free risk rater to assess your horse’s risk, you will have the option to learn more by signing up for Equine Guelph’s short…
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Looking for something fun to dive into during those rainy summer days? Explore the Careers in the Horse World online course @TheHorsePortal.ca ![]()
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In this #EquineGuelph course, you’ll hear directly from horse pros, sharing what they do, how they got there, and why they love it.![]()
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#EquineGuelph welcomes Dr. Alexandra Rankovic as course instructor of our 12-Week accredited, online course Equine Anatomy & Physiology which will be offered Sept 2026. ![]()
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Dr. Alexandra Rankovic is a Research Associate in Companion Animal and Equine Nutrition at the University of Guelph, where she completed her MSc and PhD. She has experience teaching across a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including equine nutrition, anatomy, and physiology.![]()
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Her work focuses on understanding how nutrition and physiology interact to support health and performance across species, including horses. She has contributed to many peer-reviewed publications and has experience working with both industry professionals and horse owners to apply science in practical settings. She is also the host of the equine-focused episodes of the Pet Food Science Podcast.![]()
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Alexandra has been involved with horses for most of her life and enjoys bringing practical, real-world context into her teaching. In her spare time, you can find her at the barn with her horse Fancy Nancy. ![]()
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Register for #EquineGuelph's online, accredited, 12-Week Equine Anatomy & Physiology course beginning Sept 14 and discover the horse from the inside out. ![]()
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The layers may be hidden from view, but understanding what's underneath can transform the way you manage your #horse and their training program.![]()
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Register for #EquineGuelph's online, accredited, 12-Week Equine Anatomy & Physiology course beginning Sept 14 and discover the horse from the inside out. Go to TheHorsePortal.ca and look under 12-week offerings. ![]()
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