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Founded in 2003, Equine Guelph is the Centre for the horse owner and caretaker at the University of Guelph.
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Developed by the industry for the industry, Equine Guelph directs research funding to research, education and health care programs. Equine Guelph is a non-profit organization at the University of Guelph.

08/25/2024

Last Call for BGRA Youth Literary Derby and Art contest! Submissions due by Aug 31!

's Youth Behaviour and Safety online course is among one of the fabulous prizes to be won.

Karen Hauver 2024-08-07 Karen Hauver 2024-08-07 BGRA Wants Young Writers and Artists for Contests! The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) is looking for young aspiring writers and artists to submit entries for their two Youth Contests with the August 31 deadline fast approaching! For the Youth Liter...

08/25/2024

Deadline Approaches: If you know or if you are an equestrian youth 16- 21 years of age, check this out!
The Atlantic Canada Equine Symposium committee is pleased to be offering two awards to attend our event, all expenses paid, on October 5, 2024, at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, NS. If you meet the criteria and would like a chance to win a scholarship, please enter the draw by September 5, 2024. Click on the QR code to apply. Applicants will be chosen through a random draw and notified September 8.

08/24/2024

safe & functional fencing https://www.horsejournals.com/acreages-stables/barns-stables/safe-and-functional-horse-fencing

If this article piques your interest, sign up for 's Management of the Equine Environment online course to prioritize safety in every aspect of your management and barn design. uoguel.ph/mgmt-eq-envt

Fundamental to owning horses is the fencing used to contain them. In times past, the options were simply wooden boards or barbed wire, both of which are still used in many areas across Canada. Today there are many safe and durable options for containing horses, and horse owners can select their pref...

08/24/2024

Through 's online courses Dana turned her passion for horses into a way to help senior https://thehorseportal.ca/2024/08/equine-studies-online-transforming-dreams-through-the-power-of-education/.

Fall semester of 12-week online courses begins Sept 9 2024. Register now uoguelph.ca/equinestudies

08/23/2024

Tomorrow, join our guest speaker, author and top Canadian Equine Lawyer - Catherine Willson on how the law impacts your horses, your business, and you!

A perfect opportunity for Farmers, racehorse owners, horse professionals, enthusiasts, veterinarians, and anyone else working in or around the equine industry.

Aug 29, 3-4pm EST. Register to attend and receive replay link: https://www.vpi-inc.com/event/oeeep-equine-law-webinar-with-catherine-willson/?Desc=blog

08/22/2024

HEALTHflash Disease alerts from EDCC: Another case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Leeds & Grenville, ON https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3857. West Nile Virus. Norfolk County, ON https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3862

Biosecurity resources available at https://www.equineguelph.ca/Tools/biosecurity.php .tab=1 and Vaccination EquiPlanner tool . https://thehorseportal.ca/healthcare-tools/vaccine-guidelines-core/

08/22/2024

's short online Senior Horse Course is less than a month away. Get senior savvy for your !

Offered on .ca starting Sept 16, 2024 with expert instructor Dr. Bettina Bobsien! Bring your senior equine questions! https://thehorseportal.ca/course/the-senior-horse-fall-24/

08/21/2024

Sept. 2024 short online courses for busy owners:
The Senior Horse (Sep 16-27)
Horse Care & Welfare (Sep 30-Oct 11).

provides common-sense approach on practical horse health and welfare topics. Flexible online format fits any schedule. Check out our fall and winter course line-up .ca

08/20/2024

Management of the Equine Environment & Equine Business Management are both offered in 's Fall semester beginning Sept 9, 2024! Get started on your Business Certificate and register uoguelph.ca/equinestudies

Want to turn your love for horses into a STABLE job?

The Certificate in Equine Business Management is designed for anyone interested in working in the administrative and management aspects of the equine industry.

Want to learn more? Visit our certificate page: https://bit.ly/3WIPq41

08/20/2024

The Atlantic Canada Equine Symposium is coming to Truro, N.S. on Saturday, October 5th. Meet Dr. Katy Proudfoot, Director of Sir James Dunn, Animal Welfare Centre, UPEI, as she discusses animal welfare and the importance of this symposium for horse owners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsspL0WiODw.

Register at: https://thehorseportal.ca/aces2024

The Atlantic Canada Equine Symposium is coming to Truro, N.S. on Saturday, October 5th. Meet Dr. Katie Proudfoot, Director of Sir James Dunn, Animal Welfare...

08/19/2024

is still time to join our amazing global learning community and become the best advocate for the in your care. Your & pocketbook will thank you! https://youtu.be/QKHido_h-OM?list=PLyInkrl6BP-JrY-d3Zug1VOYy3okTp0GT.

's Fall semester of 12-week online courses begins Sept 9 2024. Register now uoguelph.ca/equinestudies

Gillian Alan - Equine Guelph online courses Alumni answers the question: What would you say to anyone interested in taking a course through Equine Guelph?

08/19/2024

Disease alerts from EDCC: West Nile Virus.
MRC Témiscamingue, QC https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3845

Biosecurity resources available at https://www.equineguelph.ca/Tools/biosecurity.php .tab=1

Vaccination EquiPlanner tool . https://thehorseportal.ca/healthcare-tools/vaccine-guidelines-core/

08/19/2024

HEALTHflash Disease alerts from EDCC: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Ottawa, ON. https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3850.
Prescot & Russel, ON https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3844
Lanark, ON. https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3842 Leeds and Grenville, ON https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3833
EEE in Quebec: Montérégie (MRC Haut-Saint-Laurent) https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3846
Lanaudière, QC. https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3829

Biosecurity resources available at https://www.equineguelph.ca/Tools/biosecurity.php .tab=1

Vaccination EquiPlanner tool . https://thehorseportal.ca/healthcare-tools/vaccine-guidelines-core/

08/18/2024

Join our guest speaker, author and top Canadian Equine Lawyer - Catherine Willson on how the law impacts your horses, your business, and you!

A perfect opportunity for Farmers, racehorse owners, horse professionals, enthusiasts, veterinarians, and anyone else working in or around the equine industry.

Aug 29, 3-4pm EST. Register to attend and receive replay link: https://www.vpi-inc.com/event/oeeep-equine-law-webinar-with-catherine-willson/?Desc=blog

Catherine Willson, Canada’s leading equine lawyer, on how the law impacts your horses, your business, and you! Equine Law Webinar Free Equine Law Webinar with Catherine Willson, Canada’s leading e

08/17/2024

Time is running out to register for the Ontario Equine Education and Employment program! Start your equine industry career with a FREE 6-week virtual training course led by industry experts. Explore care and career paths, gaining practical hands-on experience.

offering begins Sept 16 2024 Register by Sept 10 at: https://www.vpi-inc.com/equine/

Employers can sign up to be matched with an employee and gain benefits of the program at: https://www.ontarioequineeducation.com/partnerships-copy.

08/16/2024

Knowing when to call the vet and what to expect when the vet gets there is important. Check out 's Lameness Lab. https://thehorseportal.ca/lameness-lab-working-with-your-vet/?swcfpc=1

08/16/2024

Maritime horse owners - please come with friends and enjoy a great day together!

Atlantic Canada Equine Symposium speakers are lined up for our October 5th event in Truro, Nova Scotia. Don’t miss out - Please sign-up soon as there is limited seating: TheHorsePortal.ca/aces2024

Today we feature an individual introduction for our fifth speaker on the list: Dr Sarah Tiller, recently retired veterinarian, with a life-long passion of horses and their welfare and health care.

Sign up at TheHorsePortal.ca/aces2024 Remember, ENS members (and other POS members) receive registration discount.
Guelph Nova Scotia Brunswick Equestrian Association

08/15/2024

The Atlantic Canada Equine Symposium is coming to Truro, Nova Scotia in partnership with Insurance, Nova Scotia,

This is an in-person event on October 5, 2024 at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, will feature a line up of expert speakers including: Dr Sarah Tiller, recently retired veterinarian, with a life-long passion of horses and their welfare and health care. See the full line up of speakers and Register: thehorseportal.ca/aces2024

08/14/2024

The time is now to for Welfare. Dr. Dyson shares her thoughts on . https://thehorse.com/1129681/moving-forward-dressage-training-considerations-for-equine-welfare/.

If you have a desire to improve your understanding and raise awareness of , offers an online Equine Welfare Certificate with partner, The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, based at University of Guelph . Our 12-week online Equine Welfare course begins Sept 9, 2024 and is open for registration now at : uoguel.ph/eq-welfare

A scientist highlights the importance of equestrian sports uniting and adopting science-based training methods to improve horse welfare.

08/13/2024

HEALTHflash Disease alerts from EDCC:
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)- Leeds and Grenville, ON https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3833
and Lanaudière, QC. https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=3829

More Biosecurity resources available at https://www.equineguelph.ca/Tools/biosecurity.php .tab=1.

08/12/2024

Come see EquiMania! at the Horse Capades at Exhibition Place, Toronto. We are there 11 AM - 2 PM every day until Aug 15, 2024. Shows, pony rides and more! https://www.theex.com/attractions/horsecapades/

08/11/2024

BGRA Youth Literary Derby and Art contest submissions due by Aug 31! 's Youth Behaviour and Safety online course is among one of the fabulous prizes to be won.

Young enthusiasts can learn how to enter at:

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) is looking for young aspiring writers and artists to submit entries for their two Youth Contests with the August 31 deadline fast approaching! For the Youth Literary Derby, Ontario students . . . .

08/10/2024

Last month to register for the Ontario Equine Education and Employment program! Start your equine industry career with a FREE 6-week virtual training course led by industry experts. Explore care and career paths, gaining practical hands-on experience.

"OEEEP has been life changing for me." Colleen Clarke https://youtu.be/5hdksQaW-EI

This final free offering begins Sept 16 2024 Register by Sept 10 at: https://www.vpi-inc.com/equine/

Employers can sign up to be matched with an employee and gain benefits of the program at: https://www.ontarioequineeducation.com/partnerships-copy.

Colleen Clarke explains her experience with the OEEEP Program by answering the following questions:00:00 Start00:07 Introduction00:16 How has the Ontario Equ...

08/09/2024

Youth award announced for the Atlantic Canada Equine Symposium! 16 -21? Enter for a chance to attend for free on October 5, 2024, at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, NS

Do you know a young equestrian age 16- 21 years of age? If so - Please check out this opportunity!

The Atlantic Canada Equine Symposium committee is pleased to be offering two awards to attend our event, all expenses paid, on October 5, 2024, at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, NS. If you meet the criteria and would like a chance to win a scholarship, please enter the draw by September 5, 2024. Click on the QR code to apply. Applicants will be chosen through a random draw and notified September 8.

Hurry as time to enter will soon run out!

08/09/2024

Last day to take advantage of the early bird discount on 12-week online courses. Fall semester begins Sept 9. Register by end of today (Aug 9). uoguelph.ca/equinestudies

08/08/2024

's healthcare tool of the month for August is Lameness Lab. Dr. Nicola Cribb, explains the signs of lameness. https://youtu.be/M98VPRpRBDw

Do you know the difference between a grade 1 and 4 lameness? https://thehorseportal.ca/lameness-lab-checklist/?swcfpc=1

Dr. Nicola Cribb from the Ontario Veterinary College lets you know what signs you should look for that indicate if a horse may be lame by answering the follo...

08/08/2024

Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the early bird discount on 12-week online courses.

Meet Stacey Iverson, Equine Studies Online student who challenges the perspective “if something breaks, throw it away and get one that works.” Check out her story: https://bit.ly/3Luh2Uc

Fall semester begins Sept 9. Register by end of tomorrow (Aug 9). uoguelph.ca/equinestudies

08/07/2024

Farm Safety is just one topic covered in the FREE Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6v8HI2Is-s.
https://files.thehorseportal.ca/portal/uploads/2024/05/Horse-Farm-Safety-Checklist.pdf.

Interested in starting your career in Ontario's horse industry?
Registrations are limited with only one offering left in Sept 2024. Register by Sept 10 https://www.vpi-inc.com/equine/

Just one of the things learned in the FREE Ontario Equine Employment and Education program. https://files.thehorseportal.ca/portal/uploads/2024/05/Horse-Farm...

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Ontario Equine Education and Employment program is helping people interested in getting started working in the #horse industry. #OEEEP #JobsWithHorses Next free #OEEEP cohort for future employees begins July 29 with a July 23, 2024 registration deadline. Register at: https://www.vpi-inc.com/equine/ Employers can sign up to be matched with an employee and gain benefits of the #OEEEP program at: https://www.ontarioequineeducation.com/partnerships-copy.

You could win a @TheHorsePortal.ca online course, just for sharing your experiences using #EquineGuelph's free healthcare tools. Check it out at https://thehorseportal.ca/2024/05/equine-guelph-healthcare-tools-for-the-win/

Ontario Equine Education & Employment Program - Start your Ontario equine industry career with a FREE 6-week virtual training course led by industry experts. Explore #horse care and career paths, gaining practical hands-on experience. @OntarioAtWork #ONjobs. Anne Theriault shares her life changing experience #OEEEP https://youtu.be/xh3j8iggI-4?list=PLyInkrl6BP-JBoh6wjvNW4t4X5WfKliLw&t=263 Next free cohort for future employees begins June 10 with a June 4, 2024 registration deadline. Register at: https://www.vpi-inc.com/equine/ Employers can sign up to be matched with an employee and gain benefits of the #OEEEP program at: https://www.ontarioequineeducation.com/partnerships-copy.

Welcome to Horse Behaviour & Safety online course beginning today! The adult version of this offering runs for two weeks from Feb 12-23, 2024. Do you know a young family member who would like to learn about #horses together? With #FamilyDay approaching, families can register for the adult and youth versions of the Horse Behaviour & Safety online course. The on-demand, self-paced youth version is free through February and March. Learn #horsemanship together and how to think like a horse through understanding behavior. #EquineGuelph. Register @TheHorsePortal.ca @albertaequestrian, @EquineYukon, @EquineNB, @equestrianNovaScotia, @HorseCouncil, @IslandHorseCouncil, @ManitobaHorseCouncil, @NLequine, @SaskHorse, @onequestrian

A chance for families to learn about #horses together! With #FamilyDay coming up this month, families can register for the adult and youth versions of the Horse Behaviour & Safety online course. The on-demand, self-paced youth version is free through February and March. The adult version runs for two weeks from Feb 12-23, 2024. Learn #horsemanship together and how to think like a horse through understanding behavior. #EquineGuelph. Register @TheHorsePortal.ca

Welcome to the January #EquineGuelph semester of 12-week online course offerings for #horse enthusiasts @EquineStudiesOnline A few spaces open for last moment registrations. uoguelph.ca/equinestudies

#HappyHalloween from #EquineGuelph

Thanks to everyone who stopped by at Can-Am. It was great to talk #horses with you! A big thank you to the organizers and our volunteers for making it an awesome show! #EquiMania! #EquineGuelph #OEEEP

Register for #EquineGuelph online courses. Early bird rates available up to one month before the 12-week courses begin in Jan, May and September. uoguelph.ca/equinestudies

Tomorrow, June 24, 2022 is the last day to sign up for the FREE Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program. The final session of online training will run July 11 – Sept 5, 2022. #WorkWithHorses #HorseJobs www.vpi-inc.com/equine/

Find your start in Ontario’s equine industry today and register for the Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP). Gain valuable hands-on experience and explore different career pathways in the industry in this FREE training program. Registration for the fifth program offering is open until June 24th. www.vpi-inc.com/equine/

#EquineGuelph's Top social media for November according to you!https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/facts/Best%20of%20Web_EG_Nov_2021.pdf

#EquineGuelph top Facebook and Twitter picks for October, according to our followers.https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/facts/Best%20of%20Web%20_EG_Oct_2021.pdf

#EquineGuelph top Facebook and Twitter picks for September, according to our followers.https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/facts/Best%20of%20Web_EG%20_Sept_2021.pdf

#EquineGuelph's Top social media for May according to you! https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/facts/Best%20of%20Web_EG%20_May_2021.pdf

Best of the Web for April! Top #EquineGuelph Social Media for the past month according to you!https://equineguelph.ca/pdf/facts/Best%20of%20Web%20_EG_Apr_2021-1.pdf

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Next week is Emergency Preparedness Week - #EquineGuelph has a special spring offer on its new Equine Emergency Certificate! SAVE $50 by taking both the Equine First Aid and Fire & Emergency Preparedness courses this May to earn your certificate! Register at www.TheHorsePortal.ca

Happy Easter from EquineGuelph.ca

Equine business advice 2020

More advice for your equine business from Mike King, @CapriCMW Insurance Mike will be an expert guest speaker in the upcoming Equine Business Management online course #EquineGuelph starting Sept 14. Register today! http://uoguel.ph/equine-business

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Equine Guelph is the Centre at the University of Guelph (not-for-profit) serving the horse and its industry through education, research, healthcare promotion and industry development.

Founded in 2003, we are supported and overseen by equine industry groups and are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of horses.

With the most qualified instructors and expert guest speakers, Equine Guelph is the leader in Online Studies for equine pursuits; boasting 20 accredited 12-week courses to choose from, delivered through a partnership between Equine Guelph and the University of Guelph’s Centre for Open Learning and Educational Support. The courses are offered three times a year: September, January and May. Students from over 40 countries have enrolled in the award-winning programs.

If you are responsible for a horse, it is important to stay current and always be open to learning! A pioneer in online equine education, Equine Guelph offers flexible programs for everyone.