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Ontario Veterinary College Students participate in Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training

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…

Julie Walker Standardbred driver

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 rescue trainers demonstrate a technique

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…

Racing courses poll Oct 2024 for Equine Guelph

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…

Chair of the University of Guelph Board Governors, Nancy Brown Andison, Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph & Ontario Veterinary College Dean Jeff Wichtel

Gayle Ecker acknowledged for Equine Guelph leadership, inspiring a $7 million bequest

On Tuesday, October 22 at the Arboretum Centre, Director Gayle Ecker was honoured for her more than 20 years of leadership at Equine Guelph. She was also recognized for inspiring a transformative bequest of approximately  $7 million from the Estate of Donna Moore designated for the Centre’s operations and equine research.   Hosted by Byron Beeler, the inaugural Chair…