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A Look at Learning Theory for Reducing Stress and Developing Top Performers

Who doesn’t want to produce a performance athlete who is less stressed, experiences fewer setbacks and enjoys improved welfare?  It has been shown that correct application of learning theory principles, starting from a young age, can clear the track. Learning theory explains how each horse acquires, processes, and remembers the knowledge they need to perform…

Large Animal Emergency Rescue training workshop

Hamilton Mounted Police Reinvest in Large Animal Emergency Rescue

Next LAER Offering in Nova Scotia! Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team returned to the beautiful Holly Oaks Farm on April 30, 2025 in Lynden, ON.  The trailer fully stocked with specialized tools and rescue mannequins for the one-day refresher workshop.  Hamilton Mounted Police partnered with Equine Guelph for their fifth workshop,…

Be Pro-active Rather than Reactive with Biosecurity

“In the equine industry, true biosecurity is hard to achieve because horses move around a lot, and many diseases are always present,” says Ontario Veterinary College infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese. “However, it’s still important to try to prevent diseases from entering and to have plans in place to manage any outbreaks.”  With frequent…

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Group Announces Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study

An industry steering committee of Ontario horse people is leading a project to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector. Financial support has been received from the government of Ontario through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Econometric Research Limited and Harry Cummings and…

Get Ready for Hay Season: Forage Course Helps You Feed Smarter

Story by Nicole Weidner Hay season is just around the corner, making this the perfect time for horse owners to cultivate their forage knowledge. Equine Guelph is offering it’s popular Introduction to Forage short course from May 5–16, 2025, and this two-week, fully online course is a must for anyone looking to understand how to…

Canadian Agricultural Safety week

EquiMania! and TheHorsePortal.ca Offer Resources for Ag Safety Week

March 16 – 22, 2025 marks Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) – an annual campaign held every third week of March. EquiMania!, Equine Guelph’s youth program, is proud to support the #FarmSafetyEveryday campaign with a variety of free online games and resources designed to keep youth safe on horse farms. Additionally, Equine Guelph is offering a free online course for youth on TheHorsePortal.ca until the end…

New Online Course for Youth Interested in Careers in the Horse Industry

Equine Guelph is excited to announce the launch of a new online course designed specifically for youth aged 13-17 who are passionate about horses and interested in exploring careers in the horse industry. The self-paced course, Careers in the Horse World is now available for free until April 30, 2025 on TheHorsePortal.ca. This innovative online…

Dr Kristen Frederick gives a vaccination to black New Forest Pony. Photo credit Jackie Zions

March Kicks off Vaccination Season!

Safeguard Your Equine Partner Equine Guelph’s Vaccination Equi-Planner is a cutting-edge healthcare tool designed to help horse owners protect their valuable equine partners. This innovative tool provides a starting point to discuss a comprehensive vaccination schedule with your veterinarian that will be tailored to each horse’s unique needs, aiming for optimal health and performance. Provide Protection for Your…

World horse day Free course promotion from Equine Guelph

Equine Guelph Offers Sickness Prevention in Horses Course on World Horse Day

Free Global Registration for One Day Only! 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 20th anniversary of World Horse Day, Equine Guelph would like to celebrate by offering horse owners the opportunity to reduce the occurrence of…

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Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

Equine Guelph is excited to announce the relaunch of its newly upgraded Biosecurity Risk Calculator, an innovative online healthcare tool designed to help horse owners and caretakers assess and manage infectious disease risks. The updated tool also comes with the announcement of a new education partner, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), enhancing the tool’s…

Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter horse racing

Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention Course on TheHorsePortal.ca

Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the return of its highly popular online course, Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention, designed exclusively for the horse racing industry. This comprehensive two-week course, running from February 24 to March  7, 2025, offers invaluable insights into maintaining and improving the gastro-intestinal health of racehorses. Thanks to a partnership between Equine…

Equine Guelph launches new website

Equine Guelph Launches New Website Serving the Global Horse Community

Equine Guelph is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, aimed at providing an enhanced user experience and easier access to its world-renowned equine education programs and research news. This new platform will be an invaluable resource for horse enthusiasts, equine industry professionals, and students worldwide. A Legacy of Excellence in Equine…