Videos on Covid-19 specific health topics, such as saddle fit, farrier work and financial tips have been created by University of Guelph students. Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (BBRM) degree program students, majoring in Equine Management have been working with Dr. Katrina Merkies to provide helpful information for horse communities across Canada during the Covid pandemic.…

From adding special online course offerings to updating a Covid-19 resources page daily, Equine Guelph has been responding to industry requests during this difficult time. You can take a survey right now to let them know of any additional courses you would like to take while you are staying home. Fire & Emergency Preparedness online course from May 4…

Equine Guelph is offering a special discounted rate for the upcoming offering of their Fire & Emergency Preparedness online course. In response to industry requests during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent updates to the course will address many horse caretaker and facility owner concerns. Topics added include developing plans for business disruptions and back-up planning especially…

With many horses seeing their exercise schedules suddenly reduced or eliminated, questions have cropped up if this creates a higher risk of colic.  Our National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines is clear: Horses must have some form of exercise or turnout unless under stall rest for medical reasons or severe environmental conditions make this…

Calculating Biosecurity Risks & Creating Action Plans Equine Guelph has opened a FREE offering of their online Sickness Prevention in Horses course ( normally $85 + HST) in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.  TheHorsePortal.ca course is based on the Canadian standard for equine biosecurity.  While many are at home for the next few weeks, this is an ideal time to…

Equine Guelph Online Equine Community Responds to Industry Request During COVID-19 Are you succeeding in keeping yourself and the kids busy during self-isolation and social distancing? The Ontario Government has enacted a Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public, and this includes the closure of riding facilities. As the challenges of this pandemic continue, we are all looking for…