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…

Firefighters, emergency managers, veterinary professionals, and community stakeholders from across southwestern Ontario gathered at Grand River Raceway in Elora for a specialized Large Animal Emergency Rescue course, from Equine Guelph.   Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) provided foundational funding for the program back in 2014 and was proud to support the full-to-capacity one day hands-on workshop…

Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team made waves on the East Coast this summer with fully booked workshops at Whinny Hill Equestrian Centre in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. On August 16 and 17 2025, first responders, veterinarians, and horse owners gathered for a full day of hands-on training designed to prepare them for…

On September 28, this World Rabies Day, the equine community is joining the global movement to prevent rabies by taking action—together. The 2025 theme, “Act Now: You, Me, Community,” announced by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), highlights the power of individual and collective responsibility in preventing this deadly disease. Legal Requirements for Horse Owners in Ontario…

Summer is in full swing, and horse-powered fun has begun! Ontario Racing, in collaboration with Equine Guelph, is moving at full stride with its commitment to youth education by offering two exciting, free programs:  Horse eCamp, an online learning experience, and a Kids’ Day Camp series at eight racetracks across Ontario.  These initiatives aim to spark curiosity, build…

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,…

An industry steering committee of Ontario horse people is leading a project to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector. Financial support has been received from the government of Ontario through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Econometric Research Limited and Harry Cummings and…

March 16 – 22, 2025 marks Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) – an annual campaign held every third week of March. EquiMania!, Equine Guelph’s youth program, is proud to support the #FarmSafetyEveryday campaign with a variety of free online games and resources designed to keep youth safe on horse farms. Additionally, Equine Guelph is offering a free online course for youth on TheHorsePortal.ca until the end…

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…

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…

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…