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 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…

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…

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…

On-Demand: Large Animal Emergency Rescue Awareness Level Equine Guelph is excited to announce the launch of a Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) course, available on-demand starting February 2026. This Awareness Level online course is proudly offered with the Grand River Agricultural Society as a program partner.  It is designed to provide awareness-level preparation on best…

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…

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,…

The final offering of Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training for 2024 was a specialized workshop for veterinary students held at the University of Guelph campus.  On November 23, 2024 this course was presented by Equine Guelph & the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.  This course was exclusive…

On Friday, October 18th, first responders in Essex County received specialized training in emergency procedures to extricate large animals from tricky situations.  This training was hosted by Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) & The County of Essex Emergency Measures Department and facilitated by Equine Guelph, at the University of Guelph. This training comes at a…

On Canada Day long weekend, fire fighters from all over the province came to the University of Guelph to attend an intensive Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training program hosted by Equine Guelph.  Firefighters from Hamilton, Milton, Lucknow, Chatsworth, Caledon, Halton Hills, West Elgin, Ramara, Oakville and Essa Township participated in the two-and-a-half-day event, gaining…

Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team kicked off their 2024 schedule with a one-day refresher workshop at the beautiful Holly Oaks Farm on March 20, in Lynden, ON.  Among the attendees were members of the Hamilton Mounted police, York police, McKee-Pownall veterinary services, Troy Equine Services and members of TEAD – therapeutic…

The final offering in 2023 of Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training was a specialized workshop for veterinarians held at the University of Guelph campus.  On Saturday, October 21, 2023, this course was presented by Equine Guelph & the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.  OVC students, interns and…