Equine News

Canadian Agricultural Safety week

EquiMania! and TheHorsePortal.ca Offer Resources for Ag Safety Week

March 16 – 22, 2025 marks Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) – an annual campaign held every third week of March. EquiMania!, Equine Guelph’s youth program, is proud to support the #FarmSafetyEveryday campaign with a variety of free online games and resources designed to keep youth safe on horse farms. Additionally, Equine Guelph is offering a free online course for youth on TheHorsePortal.ca until the end…

New Online Course for Youth Interested in Careers in the Horse Industry

Equine Guelph is excited to announce the launch of a new online course designed specifically for youth aged 13-17 who are passionate about horses and interested in exploring careers in the horse industry. The self-paced course, Careers in the Horse World is now available for free until April 30, 2025 on TheHorsePortal.ca. This innovative online…

More than ‘Four on the Floor’ with Equine Guelph Horse Trailer Safety Course

Everyone wants stability and control when setting off on an adventure with their four-legged friends.  Your season of safe journeys begins with many crucial safety checks.  Equine Guelph is excited to announce the next online offering of Horse Trailer Safety, to help you check all the important horse boxes. Join expert instructor, Dr. Rebecca Husted,…

Dr Kristen Frederick gives a vaccination to a black New Forest Pony. Photo credit Jackie Zions

March Kicks off Vaccination Season!

Safeguard Your Equine Partner Equine Guelph’s Vaccination Equi-Planner is a cutting-edge healthcare tool designed to help horse owners protect their valuable equine partners. This innovative tool provides a starting point to discuss a comprehensive vaccination schedule with your veterinarian that will be tailored to each horse’s unique needs, aiming for optimal health and performance. Provide Protection for Your…

Movie image Somebeachsomewhere

Horse Heritage Movie Night in Erin

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Erin Centre 2000 Come out  for a special evening celebrating Erin’s rich equine history at the Horse Heritage Movie Night!  This event will feature the acclaimed Canadian film documentary, Somebeachsomewhere – Horse of a Lifetime. Event Details: This documentary tells the remarkable story of Somebeachsomewhere, a legendary Standardbred racehorse whose impact on the racing world is…