Free Online Horse Education Program for Youth – A Holiday Treat from Ontario Racing and Equine Guelph!

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Looking for something fun, free, and educational for your horse-loving teen this holiday season? Horse eCamp, presented by Ontario Racing and Equine Guelph, is the perfect online activity to keep kids engaged while school’s out!

Available now through March 2026, Horse eCamp is a FREE virtual learning experience designed to spark curiosity and introduce youth to the exciting world of horses and equine careers. Whether they dream of working with horses or simply love them, this program is a great way to learn, play, and explore — all from the comfort of home.

What’s Inside Horse eCamp?

Participants earn their Horse eCamp Certificate by completing three fun and interactive components — it’s as easy as 1-2-3!

  1. Careers in the Horse World
    Discover the wide range of career paths in the equine industry and investigate possibilities.
  2. Horse Behaviour & Safety
    Learn how horses communicate and how to stay safe around them with this popular on-demand course.
  3. EquiMania!
    Dive into a collection of interactive, horse-themed games that make learning super fun!

Why Join Over the Holidays?

This initiative is sponsored by Ontario Racing, the organization that champions the province’s horse racing industry. Ontario Racing is committed to building a strong future for the sport by attracting new horse owners, supporting breed improvement programs, and connecting with communities across the province.

  • Best holiday budget gift ever – it’s completely free!
  • Flexible schedule – complete it anytime during the break (and up to March).
  • Certificate of completion – a great achievement to share with friends and family!

Ontario Racing is proud to support youth education and the future of horse racing in Ontario. “Horse racing is an incredible professional sport with an abundance of opportunities for the next generation,” says Andrew Gaughan, Independent Chair of Ontario Racing. “Horse eCamp can help young Ontarians discover how fun and exciting the horse racing world can be.”

This initiative is sponsored by Ontario Racing, the organization that champions the province’s horse racing industry. Ontario Racing is committed to building a strong future for the sport by attracting new horse owners, supporting breed improvement programs, and connecting with communities across the province.

How to Register:

  1. Click the “Register for eCamp” button on the program website www.TheHorsePortal.ca/OR.
  2. On the next page, select “Register Now!”
  3. Fill out the registration form and enter the coupon code OReCamp under “Have a Coupon?”
  4. Click “Apply Coupon” to access the courses for free.
  5. Complete all three components and download your personalized Horse eCamp Certificate from the “My Certificates” section.

Make this winter break unforgettable with Horse eCamp — where learning meets adventure in the world of horses!

For more information and to register, visit www.TheHorsePortal.ca/OR

Ontario Racing is a non-profit association that represents the horse racing industry to the public, industry partners and government. Ontario Racing is recognized by the provincial government as the authority for horse racing in Ontario. Ontario Racing is pleased to support the racing industry through its partnership with Equine Guelph on its youth education initiative, Horse eCamp.