Equine News

Horse loading into trailer with safety gear. Photo Credit: Linda Shantz

Tackling Trailer Safety

Hit the Road with Husted – Be Ready Before You Roll Whether you’re hauling horses to a show, a trail ride, or an emergency evacuation, transporting equines safely is a responsibility that demands preparation, knowledge, and confidence. That’s why Equine Guelph is once again offering its highly respected Horse Trailer Safety course on TheHorsePortal.ca, led by internationally recognized expert Dr.…

Equine Guelph offers tuition award

Ontario Racing Industry Scholarship from Equine Guelph

Equine Guelph is proud to support Ontario’s racing community through education and a scholarship that empowers individuals to improve horse welfare and safety. The Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award, honours the legacy of the respected Standardbred driver and trainer by supporting students who demonstrate a passion for equine care and learning.  Equine Guelph offers this tuition…

Victor MacPherson provides instruction for a sideways drag large animal emergency rescue technique

Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Heads to Elora After Successful Atlantic Canada Workshops

Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team made waves on the East Coast this summer with fully booked workshops at Whinny Hill Equestrian Centre in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. On August 16 and 17 2025, first responders, veterinarians, and horse owners gathered for a full day of hands-on training designed to prepare them for…

World Rabies Day

World Rabies Day 2025  – Protecting Horses and Humans

On September 28, this World Rabies Day, the equine community is joining the global movement to prevent rabies by taking action—together. The 2025 theme, “Act Now: You, Me, Community,” announced by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), highlights the power of individual and collective responsibility in preventing this deadly disease. Legal Requirements for Horse Owners in Ontario…

Horse with runny eye

Focus on Vision Care for Equine Guelph’s Senior Horse Education Month

As horses age, their needs evolve—and so should our understanding of how to care for them. This September, Equine Guelph is shining a spotlight on eye health in senior horses as part of their annual Senior Horse Education Month. Horse owners are invited to explore this year’s theme, ‘A Clearer View,’ through two resources: the free  Senior Horse Challenge and…