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Volunteers Needed for EquiMania!

Join the Fun at Horse Capades in Toronto EquiMania! is looking for enthusiastic volunteers (age 16+) to help bring horse education to life at The Horse Capades preceding the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, ON. Dates: August 9 – 20, 2026Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Show hours are 11 – 2)Location: CNE Grounds,…

Equine Guelph Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training May 27 2026

May Days: Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Builds Critical Skills

Equine Guelph continues to strengthen emergency preparedness through hands-on Large Animal Emergency Rescue training Port Perry & Lynden, ON (May 2026) – Two Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) awareness-level workshops held May 1 and May 27 brought together first responders, veterinarians, animal professionals, and horse owners to build critical skills for safely responding to large…

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What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency?

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3 to 9, and Equine Guelph is encouraging horse owners, caretakers, and stable managers to take a closer look at how prepared they really are for the unexpected. Through education, free tools, and practical training, Equine Guelph focuses on prevention and preparedness as essential parts of everyday horse care,…

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Continuing Education That Makes a Difference

Insights from an Equine Learning Community In today’s equine industry, continuing education is about more than checking a box. Horse owners, coaches, veterinary technicians, and horse‑care professionals are looking for learning that fits into busy lives.  They want practical knowledge that can be applied right away and they are seeking cost effective ways to approach…

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What the Hay?

Chewing on Hay Research: Preparation, Delivery, and Horse Health Hay may look like the simplest part of a horse’s diet, but as University of Guelph professor Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller explains, it’s the foundation of equine health and far more complex than it appears. Horses are designed to graze for 14–18 hours a day, relying…