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2025 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award winner, Sara Visser with 3 year-old trotting colt, Dulces Seunos Deo

Sara Visser Awarded 2025 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award

Equine Guelph is proud to announce that Sara Visser, a second-semester Veterinary Technician student with a growing passion for Standardbred racing, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award. Visser will receive two online courses through Equine Guelph valued at $625 each (Certificates are available in Equine Science, Equine Welfare and Equine…

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The Overweight Horse – A New Year’s Resolution

Preventing Obesity Equine Guelph has made a New Year’s Resolution to empower horse owners to learn more about their horse’s nutrition and needs. January, dubbed by Equine Guelph as Nutrition Education Month, will be dedicated to learning more about the overweight horse – increasing awareness of what caregivers can do to prevent their horses from…

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Survey Reveals Emotional and Practical Challenges in Managing Horse Weight

Research collected by University of Guelph post doctoral scholar Megan Ross as part of her recent PhD work from the Atlantic Veterinary College and in collaboration with Dr. Katrina Merkies shines a light on the complex decisions horse owners face when managing equine weight.  Previous research shows that nearly 29% of Canadian horses are overweight…

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Free Online Horse Education Program for Youth – A Holiday Treat from Ontario Racing and Equine Guelph!

Looking for something fun, free, and educational for your horse-loving teen this holiday season? Horse eCamp, presented by Ontario Racing and Equine Guelph, is the perfect online activity to keep kids engaged while school’s out! Available now through March 2026, Horse eCamp is a FREE virtual learning experience designed to spark curiosity and introduce youth…

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Prevent Lameness Before It Starts: Free Online Course for the Racing Industry

Join leading equine experts for practical strategies to keep racehorses sound and performing at their best Equine Guelph invites the racing community to join a free online course designed to help prevent injuries and manage lameness in racehorses. This two-week program (5–10 hours/week) is tailored for trainers, grooms, and racing professionals who want to deepen…