There is a lot riding on your tires when you haul horses.  This Canadian Ag Safety Week (March 15–21), Equine Guelph is offering huge savings for those looking to ensure safe travels for their equine partners. Take this opportunity to brush up on trailering best practices, reduce risks on the road, and give your horses…

Campbellville, Ontario — March 6, 2026 – A group of dedicated equine stakeholders came together and formed a Steering Committee to launch an economic impact study of the overall Ontario equine industry. They are pleased to announce the completion and public release of the Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report, the first comprehensive assessment…

FREE Global Registration on March 1 World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1st every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection. For the 21th anniversary of World Horse Day, Equine Guelph at the University of Guelph will celebrate by offering horse enthusiasts the opportunity to reduce the occurrence…

Thanks to quick thinking, teamwork, and specialized training from Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) program, a 29‑year‑old retired police horse named Dottie was successfully rescued after becoming dangerously unable to rise on a snowy, icy winter morning at Trinity Trotters, Dec 30, 2025. What began as a routine check‑in by barn manager Tracey…

Equine Guelph is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new online course: Conditioning the Racehorse, offered FREE for AGCO licence holders and Standardbred Canada members from February 23 – March 6, 2026.  For other members of the racing community, the course is available for a tuition of $95. Developed in direct response to industry…

Equine Guelph 2026 Research Annual – Volume 23 Equine Guelph’s 23rd Research Annual recaps impactful research from 2025, showcasing studies that advance equine health and welfare. Our feature article explores nephrosplenic entrapment and evidence supporting preventative surgical techniques for horses at risk of recurrence. Included in this feature is a video interview with Dr. Nicola…

Colic remains the number one killer of horses, other than old age, but horse owners can take proactive steps to reduce the risk of colic by understanding the many factors that contribute to this serious condition.  February is Colic Prevention Month at Equine Guelph and in just 10 minutes you can complete the FREE interactive…

Horse owners worry over recurring colic is justified When a horse suffers nephrosplenic entrapment, a specific type of displacement colic, the risk of it happening again can be elevated. For high-performance horses, that means more than pain and emergency bills; it can disrupt training schedules and competition plans. A preventative surgery called laparoscopic closure of…

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…

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…

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…

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…