Education Awards

Since Equine Guelph’s inception in 2003, its award-winning programs and people have been recognized throughout Canada and internationally.

Equestrian Canada – Health and Welfare Award

Organization: Equestrian Canada
Recipient: Equine Guelph
Year: 2019


Equine Industry Vision Award

Organization: American Horse Publications
Recipient: Gayle Ecker, Director, Equine Guelph
Year: 2015


“Industry Builder” Award for the Hall of Fame

Organization: Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Hall of Fame
Recipient: Gayle Ecker, Director, Equine Guelph
Year: 2014


Award of Excellence in Partnership with the Minnesota State Fair

Organization: Minnesota State Fair
Recipient: “EquiMania! equine education centre
Year: 2014


Reader’s Choice Award – The Green Horse Award

Organization: Horse Journal
Recipient: Stewardship of the Equine Environment course
Year: 2010


Exceptional Equestrian Category

Organization: Equine Consumers National Annual Awards
Recipient: Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph 
Year: 2010

The National Award of Excellence

Organization: Canadian Association of University Continuing Education (CAUCE)
Recipient: Equine Science Certificate
Year: 2005


Teaching with Technology Award – Workplace Learning category

Organization: Council of Ontario Universities, Office for Partnership for Advances Skills (OPAS)
Recipient: Equine Science Certificate
Year: 2002