Equine News
Emily McNulty Awarded 2024 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award
Equine Guelph is proud to announce that Emily McNulty, a third-year student in the University of Guelph Equine Management program, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award. McNulty will receive two online courses through Equine Guelph valued at $625 each (Certificates are available in Equine Science, Equine Welfare and Equine Business…
A Royal Review of Successful Careers in the Horse Industry
What the pros at the 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter fair had to say The equine industry in Ontario is a multi-billion-dollar sector and finding one’s way to the top may seem beyond reach, especially for the uninitiated. Interviews with top competitors and industry professionals at the 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto revealed key ingredients…
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…
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 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…