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Dr Kristen Frederick gives a vaccination to black New Forest Pony. Photo credit Jackie Zions

March Kicks off Vaccination Season!

Safeguard Your Equine Partner Equine Guelph’s Vaccination Equi-Planner is a cutting-edge healthcare tool designed to help horse owners protect their valuable equine partners. This innovative tool provides a starting point to discuss a comprehensive vaccination schedule with your veterinarian that will be tailored to each horse’s unique needs, aiming for optimal health and performance. Provide Protection for Your…

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Horse Heritage Movie Night in Erin

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Erin Centre 2000 Come out  for a special evening celebrating Erin’s rich equine history at the Horse Heritage Movie Night!  This event will feature the acclaimed Canadian film documentary, Somebeachsomewhere – Horse of a Lifetime. Event Details: This documentary tells the remarkable story of Somebeachsomewhere, a legendary Standardbred racehorse whose impact on the racing world is…

World horse day Free course promotion from Equine Guelph

Equine Guelph Offers Sickness Prevention in Horses Course on World Horse Day

Free Global Registration for One Day Only! World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1st every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection.  For the 20th anniversary of World Horse Day, Equine Guelph would like to celebrate by offering horse owners the opportunity to reduce the occurrence of…

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Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

Equine Guelph is excited to announce the relaunch of its newly upgraded Biosecurity Risk Calculator, an innovative online healthcare tool designed to help horse owners and caretakers assess and manage infectious disease risks. The updated tool also comes with the announcement of a new education partner, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), enhancing the tool’s…

Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter horse racing

Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention Course on TheHorsePortal.ca

Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the return of its highly popular online course, Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention, designed exclusively for the horse racing industry. This comprehensive two-week course, running from February 24 to March  7, 2025, offers invaluable insights into maintaining and improving the gastro-intestinal health of racehorses. Thanks to a partnership between Equine…

Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter horse racing

Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention Course on TheHorsePortal.ca

Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the return of its highly popular online course, Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention, designed exclusively for the horse racing industry. This comprehensive two-week course, running from February 24 to March  7, 2025, offers invaluable insights into maintaining and improving the respiratory health of racehorses. Thanks to a partnership between Equine…

Equine Guelph launches new website

Equine Guelph Launches New Website Serving the Global Horse Community

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…

Gayle Ecker receives King Charles III coronation medal

King Charles III Coronation Medal Awarded to Equine Guelph Director Gayle Ecker

On Friday, January 24, Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal from The Honourable Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, at a ceremony held at the Acton Town Hall Centre. As Equine Guelph’s Director, Gayle’s leadership, vision and dedication for 20 years has resulted in…

Anatomy of Horse illustration by Ruth Benns

Equine Guelph 2025 Research Annual

Equine Guelph Research Annual – Volume 22 Featuring Associate professor at the University of Guelph, Wendy Pearson and Ph.D. candidate Dr. Nadia Golestani as they explore the benefits of supplementing Spirulina to help the equine athlete recover faster from intense exercise. Plus a recap of 2024 equine research.

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Can Spirulina Help Horses Recover Faster from Intense Exercise?

Elevating performance and seeking the competitive edge is what makes equine supplements a billion-dollar industry, but what makes the difference between a supplement that creates expensive urine and a nutritional supplement that could actually have an impact? Associate professor at the University of Guelph, Wendy Pearson and Ph.D. candidate Dr. Nadia Golestani, answer this question…

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Equine Guelph’s “Colic Prevention Month” Serves Easy-to-Digest Tips

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…

Ring in the New Year with a Free Horse Behaviour & Safety Course for Youth

Equine Guelph, the horse owner’s centre at the University of Guelph, is excited to announce their On-Demand Horse Behaviour and Safety course for youth course will be FREE from January 1 – March 31, 2025 to youth who love horses around the globe!  This evidence-based course is designed specifically for young horse enthusiasts aged 13 – 17, providing them…