Equine News
Screening for biomarkers & indicators of intestinal health among equine microbiota
No one will argue that prevention is better than cure and early intervention is certainly preferable to watching an equine partner go from not feeling 100% to being completely sidelined. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Luis Arroyo is embarking on a very interesting collaborative study that may result in the ability to detect the first…
Annual Investment in Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training
For the past three years, Hamilton Mounted Police have sent their officers to receive hands on training at Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training workshops provided by Equine Guelph. They fully appreciate the value of practicing successful outcomes for situations they may be called out to respond to. The refresher course on April 19, 2023 at…
Biosecurity Research Findings – More than Just Vaccination
In a new University of Guelph study at the Ontario Veterinary College, preliminary findings reveal that a perception exists among horse owners and some event organizers viewing vaccination as a ‘bullet-proof’ intervention that will protect their horse from ailments. While vaccination is important, it does not make horses invincible to infectious disease and there are…
Positive Reinforcement
Equine Guelph 20th Anniversary Special Feature Licensed Driving Coach and retired science teacher, Gillian Allan has plenty of positive things to say about Equine Guelph’s online 12-week courses. She has taken them all! During what is now Equine Guelph’s 20th anniversary year of offering award-winning online courses for the horse industry, a monthly showcase of…
Can-Am Draws Record Crowd and Raises Funds for Equine Guelph
A record crowd was welcomed by Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo debuting at their new Ancaster Fair location after a pandemic hiatus postponed the event for the last three years. 10,000 people came through the turnstiles for the three-day event, March 31 – April 2, 2023. It was a great three days full of entertainment,…