horse racing

Ontario Racing

Three breeds | One vision

Ontario Racing is the voice of the province’s horse racing industry responsible for directing breed improvement programs, setting an annual program of races and purses, attracting new horse owners, building a fan base and connecting the industry with government and the general public.

A Partnership in Training – Youth & Adult Programs

Ontario Racing is partnering with Equine Guelph to offer free online learning to educate youth about horses and to encourage them onto a pathway to the horse racing industry. The partners are also working together to deliver short, easily-accessible online training programs to trainers, assistant trainers, and grooms in Ontario. This practical approach to online learning will keep the Ontario racing industry up-to-date on the latest information and education in regard to equine welfare, safety and performance.

1) Teens – Horse eCamp

Find your pathway to horses! Free online learning for horse-loving teens. Earn your eCamp Certificate – easy as 1-2-3: 1) Complete Careers in the Horse World 2) Complete Horse Behaviour & Safety 3) Explore EquiMania! Online interactive games

 

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Click the “Teens, Register Here!” button below. On the next page, click “Register Now!”
  2. On the registration page, fill out all the required fields, create a password, etc., and then agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  3. Once you have completed the registration page, you will be registered for both courses!  You can find them though My Account > My Courses
  4. Complete the two on-demand courses – Careers in the Horse World and Horse Behaviour and Safety – and explore EquiMania! Online interactive games
  5. Once you have completed your two courses and had some fun on EquiMania! Online, print your personalized Horse eCamp Certificate! Go to My Account > My Certificates

Teens Register Here

2) Adults – Racehorse Health Online Training

FREE Courses for the Racing Industry!

Thanks to our incredible racing industry education partners, Equine Guelph will host two racing-exclusive short courses on TheHorsePortal.ca in winter of 2026 – FREE for AGCO licensees and Standardbred Canada members! (value $95)

1. Racehorse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care (Jan 26 – Feb 6)

2. Conditioning the Racehorse (Feb 23 – Mar 6)

FREE for AGCO Licensees & SC Members!  

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Visit the course page for Racehorse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care or Conditioning the Racehorse and click “Register Now”
  • Click “Enroll” in the “FREE for AGCO Licensees/SC Members” registration box.
  • On the Registration page, fill out the required fields, then under “Have a coupon?”, enter the coupon code as listed below, and then Apply Coupon.
    • Racehorse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care – RacingCare2026
    • Conditioning the Racehorse – Exercise2026
  • The cost of the course will now be free of charge.  Agree to the Terms and Conditions and click “Submit.”
  • You are now registered for your course!

15% DISCOUNT ON ALL PORTAL COURSES!

Discount price available to valid AGCO license holders.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCOUNT ON ANY COURSE:

  1. Visit the course page for the online short course you are interested in
  2. Please register using the General Enrollment option at the bottom of the page
  3. On the registration page, under “Have a Coupon?”, enter ORdiscount15
  4. Click Apply Coupon to receive your 15% discount

What students are saying about our short online courses!

One Moon - Krista Cole, Owner“This course was very informative and truly interesting. There was a lot of information covered on the subject and it was broken down in sections each day. Was very enjoyable to take.”

Krista Cole, Thoroughbred Trainer
Student – Gut Health & Colic Prevention Course

Nancy Tamblyn and Kevin Sampson“Thank you for providing this course! My husband is a 3rd generation full-time Standardbred trainer and was pretty much born and raised at the race track. We thought he knew everything there was to know based on the generations of knowledge he had in his head. By the end of the first day of the course, we were already discussing possible new strategies and techniques. By the end of the 3rd week, we realized how little we actually knew and are now implementing many new methods to lessen the chances of colic happening at the track and at the farm. All trainers should be asked to take this course before they can be certified.”

Nancy Tamblyn and Kevin Sampson
Standardbred Owners, Breeders, and Grooms
Students – Gut Health & Colic Prevention Course

“I highly recommend this course for anybody interested in horses or owning a horse from being a first time horse owner to being a very experienced horse person. This course is easily understood and very well detailed in explanation of all topics. Those who have been in the industry for years I am sure will still learn something and those who are just beginning in the horse business or just horse leisure, this course is a must.”

Debra Rombis – Thoroughbred Trainer (Fort Erie, ON)
Student – Gut Health & Colic Prevention Course

“I am more confident I can apply immediate first-aid attention to help my horse and can bridge the time between injury and the veterinary care.”

David Oliphant – Owner, McMac Adventurers (Sarnia, ON)
Student – Gut Health & Colic Prevention Course