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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Next Stops: Nova Scotia and PEI Under the weight of high humidity and soaring summer temperatures, firefighters from across Bruce County and beyond gathered in Mildmay, Ontario, for a demanding training session in large animal emergency rescue. Hosted by Equine Guelph and funded by the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA), the July 12 workshop…

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…

February is Colic Prevention Month at Equine Guelph, when all horse owners are encouraged to raise their awareness about colic, the number one killer of horses.   Take 10 minutes and visit the FREE interactive Colic Risk Rater (TheHorsePortal.ca/ColicTool).  Valuable feedback is provided on the risk of colic to your horse(s) based on your current management practices.  Horse owners that…

University of Guelph researchers share preliminary results of a study suggesting bigger may not necessarily be better when it comes to riding school programs and equine welfare.  Other researchers have shown that riding lesson horses have poorer welfare compared to pleasure horses, when comparing incidences of abnormal behaviours, physical injuries, health issues, aggression towards humans, and “depressed-like” postures. The variability…

On September 28, 2024, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) coordinates World Rabies Day and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’.  In the ‘One Health’ approach, every sector takes responsibility in the effort to tackle rabies.  Rabies is a viral infection of the nervous system known to be problematic in carnivores and bats, although…

Chronic pain and lameness resulting from osteoarthritis (OA) and other musculoskeletal conditions are the most common causes of poor quality of life in senior horses.  In the month of September, Equine Guelph promotes Senior Horse Education, increasing awareness of ways caregivers can be the best advocates for the health and welfare of their senior equines. …