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Evolving Understanding in Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage

EIPH: More Than a Nosebleed Exercise‑induced pulmonary hemorrhage, EIPH or “bleeding”, has been recognized for centuries. The true cause of this disease was misunderstood until modern diagnostic tools revealed that bleeding actually comes from the lungs, not the nose. For much of its history, the condition was understood as the rare and dramatic episodes of…

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What Your Equine Veterinarian Wants you to Know for Summer

June 18 is Veterinary Appreciation Day.  Your vet enjoys seeing you, but they would rather see you for routine appointments than emergencies. Equine Guelph is sharing free resources on TheHorsePortal.ca to help you communicate with confidence for both scenarios.   After all, an ounce of prevention is worth far more than a pound of cure,…

Equine Guelph Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training May 27 2026

May Days: Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Builds Critical Skills

Equine Guelph continues to strengthen emergency preparedness through hands-on Large Animal Emergency Rescue training Port Perry & Lynden, ON (May 2026) – Two Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) awareness-level workshops held May 1 and May 27 brought together first responders, veterinarians, animal professionals, and horse owners to build critical skills for safely responding to large…

Equine Guelph Journalism Student Caelan Beard

From Rider to Reporter: How an Equine Studies Graduate Found Her Voice in the Horse World

Posted on April 24, 2026 by School of Continuing Studies at the University of Guelph Horses have always been part of Caelan Beard’s life. She has been riding since she was nine years old and completed the Equine Canada rider levels up to level four in high school. During her first year of university, something…

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What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency?

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3 to 9, and Equine Guelph is encouraging horse owners, caretakers, and stable managers to take a closer look at how prepared they really are for the unexpected. Through education, free tools, and practical training, Equine Guelph focuses on prevention and preparedness as essential parts of everyday horse care,…

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Continuing Education That Makes a Difference

Insights from an Equine Learning Community In today’s equine industry, continuing education is about more than checking a box. Horse owners, coaches, veterinary technicians, and horse‑care professionals are looking for learning that fits into busy lives.  They want practical knowledge that can be applied right away and they are seeking cost effective ways to approach…

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What the Hay?

Chewing on Hay Research: Preparation, Delivery, and Horse Health Hay may look like the simplest part of a horse’s diet, but as University of Guelph professor Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller explains, it’s the foundation of equine health and far more complex than it appears. Horses are designed to graze for 14–18 hours a day, relying…

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

Weigh in on Horse Trailer Safety

Have You Ever Taken Your Trailer to a Weigh Scale? Most owners haven’t and many are surprised when they learn how much they’re actually towing once horses, tack, water, and equipment are added. Safe and legal towing hinges on the manufacturer‑assigned ratings on your vehicle and trailer, including GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, payload, and tongue weight.…

Veterinarians practice an equine emergency scenario at Woodbine racetrack

Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Highlights the Critical Role of Veterinarians in Emergency Response

Equine Guelph delivers focused LAER workshops at the University of Guelph and Woodbine Racetrack Guelph / Toronto, ON — March 2026 — Equine Guelph continues to provide important Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training for first responders, veterinarians, and animal professionals across Ontario. Two targeted training workshops held in March underscored the essential role veterinarians…

Horse drinking from stagnant pond

Understanding Potomac Horse Fever

What Every Horse Owner Should Know As summer arrives, veterinarians and horse owners across Canada grow increasingly concerned about Potomac Horse Fever (PHF). Once rare, the disease is appearing more often in regions north of the U.S.  Potomac is now considered endemic in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. What Is Potomac…

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

Equine Guelph’s Training Prioritizes Safety for Horse Handlers and First Responders

Story by: Erin Kelly for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association From dairy operations and beef cattle ranching to pig and sheep farming, livestock is integral to many farms across the country. But though livestock handling is a routine activity on many farms, it also carries significant risks. According to the latest Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting…

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Horse Trailer Safety Course: Special Offer During Canadian Ag Safety Week

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…