Equine Guelph
World Rabies Day 2025 – Protecting Horses and Humans
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…
August is Make a Will Month: Planning Ahead for Your Horse’s Future
If you’re a horse owner, August is a timely reminder to think about your legacy—and the future of your equine companions. Horses are more than pets; they’re partners, athletes, and family. And just like any dependent, they deserve a plan for their care if something happens to you. Who Will Look After Your Horse? It’s…
Ontario Racing Expands Youth Education with Horse eCamp and Kids’ Day Camps
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…
Equine Guelph Annual Report
2024/25 Year in Review From international student engagement to groundbreaking research and career-building programs, it’s been a year of impact and innovation! Check out our Annual Report infographic for a snapshot of the highlights—including awards, 36 research projects supported, triple last year’s video views, and over 700 students taking our award-winning online courses around the globe. Explore…
What Diagnostics are Available for Common and Complex Equine Lameness?
Dr. Taralyn McCarrel’s journey into equine lameness began with her early experiences riding and working at a hunter barn. Recognizing the critical importance of soundness for both horses and riders, she developed a keen eye and ear for detecting lameness issues. Her passion for veterinary medicine led her to graduate from the Ontario Veterinary College…
First Responders in Bruce County Receive Specialized Large Animal Rescue Training
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…
A Look at Learning Theory for Reducing Stress and Developing Top Performers
Who doesn’t want to produce a performance athlete who is less stressed, experiences fewer setbacks and enjoys improved welfare? It has been shown that correct application of learning theory principles, starting from a young age, can clear the track. Learning theory explains how each horse acquires, processes, and remembers the knowledge they need to perform…
Hamilton Mounted Police Reinvest in Large Animal Emergency Rescue
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,…
Review of Roaring & Possible New Surgical Procedure
Roaring in horses is not just a loud, raspy noise made during exercise; it is an issue in the upper airway that restricts airflow and can limit performance in large breed horses such as Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and warmbloods. Ontario Veterinary College associate professor of Large Animal Surgery, Taralyn McCarrel, is seeking to develop a surgical…
Be Pro-active Rather than Reactive with Biosecurity
“In the equine industry, true biosecurity is hard to achieve because horses move around a lot, and many diseases are always present,” says Ontario Veterinary College infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese. “However, it’s still important to try to prevent diseases from entering and to have plans in place to manage any outbreaks.” With frequent…
Group Announces Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study
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…
Get Ready for Hay Season: Forage Course Helps You Feed Smarter
Story by Nicole Weidner Hay season is just around the corner, making this the perfect time for horse owners to cultivate their forage knowledge. Equine Guelph is offering it’s popular Introduction to Forage short course from May 5–16, 2025, and this two-week, fully online course is a must for anyone looking to understand how to…