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E-NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2022 EDITION

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IMPORTANT ALERTS
 

Alert:  Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1)- Laurentian, Quebec

Alert:  Equine Infectious Anemia - Bonnyville, Alberta

Alert: New Rabies Case - Niagara, Ontario

Alert: Rabies Update in Canada

FEATURED STORIES
 
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Barn Fire Education Month

Do you have the right fire extinguisher for your barn and horse trailer? Find out from firefighter, Robert Nagle, in a new video posted on TheHorsePortal.ca/FirePreventionTool.

Read on...


Ready to further reduce the risks in your barn? Take the short online course, Fire and Emergency Preparedness, Nov 21 – Nov 28

 
 
Racing Pilot
 
 

Free Online Courses for Racing  

Thanks to Equine Guelph’s incredible racing industry education partners, TheHorsePortal.ca will host three racing-exclusive short courses in the winter of 2023 - FREE for AGCO licensees and Standardbred Canada members! (value $95).

Read on...

 
 
Large Animal Emergency Rescue workshop in Quebec
 
 

LAER Travels to Quebec

Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue training workshop travelled to Quebec for the first time.  The Fairgrounds at Coteau-du-lac, were a hub of activity on the first two days of October 2022, with participants coming together from far and wide to receive specialized training. 

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Free online horse course for youth
 
 

Sign up for Free Youth Course

Teens from all over Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the United Kingdom are enrolling in the limited time FREE offering of Horse Behaviour & Safety on TheHorsePortal.ca

Offer ends Nov 30, 2022

Sign up your teen today!

 
 
Tuition awards
 
 

Last Call - Racing Tuition Awards

Ontario Racing Members - Be a front runner in your yard! You could qualify for two 12-week online courses from Equine Guelph valued at over $1,000! 


Applications for 2023 tuition awards  accepted until Nov 30.

 
EQUINE HEALTH
 

Can Ponies Distinguish Human Facial Expressions?

Most humans are good at giving someone a wide berth if they approach with a furrowed brow but how good are horses at interpreting our expressions? Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of

Guelph and her team found out in a study involving 20 lesson ponies and some talented actors.

Read on...

 

Can You Help with an Equine Biosecurity Survey?

Do you board a horse? Do you compete? What would happen if a horse brought an infectious disease home?  The Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph is looking for equine facilities to participate in a new equine biosecurity study investigating quarantine measures, outbreak scenarios and simulations. 

More details and enrolment questionnaire

 
 
 
 

Fire & Emergency Preparedness


Nov 21 - 28

 

Identify potential emergency threats in your region and develop a disaster plan

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
 
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New 12-Week Courses Start Jan 9

Early bird rate until Dec 9

Mgmt of the Equine Environment


Equine Health & Disease Prevention


Equine Functional Anatomy


Equine Nutrition


Equine Journalism


Equine Genetics


The Equine Industry


Advanced Equine Behaviour


Marketing and Communications in the Equine Industry


SIGNUP TODAY
 
Mark B. Andrews discusses the Equine Guelph Journalism course

Mark B. Andrews discusses the Equine Guelph Journalism course

 
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Horse Behaviour & Safety for Youth On-Demand (self-paced)

FREE until Nov 30, 2022


Equine Business 101

On-Demand (self-paced)

One year access!


Equine First Aid

Nov 7 - 14


Fire & Emergency Preparedness

Nov 21 – 28


Horse Behaviour & Safety

Dec 5 - 16


Racehorse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care

Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2023


Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention

Feb 27 - Mar 10, 2023


Racehorse Respiratory Health

Mar 20 - Mar 31, 2023

SIGNUP TODAY
 
 

OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

 

Top social media of the month

Our followers top picks


Making an insurance claim?

7 steps from Capri insurance


Working around large animals?

Workplace Safety Prevention Services launches videos

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Nov 4 - 13 | Toronto, ON


Equine Industry Symposium

Nov 21 - 23 | Guelph, ON


EquiMania.ca November Activity

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EQUINE JOBTRACK
Christine Reupke discusses a day in the life as a director at the Royal

Christine Reupke shares what is takes to be a director at the Royal!

Career change to the Horse Industry?


Check out the career resources at EquineJobTrack.ca.


Job seekers - your next job might be posted right now!


Stay tuned for more Careers in the Equine Industry features coming soon to EquineJobTrack.ca

 
 
 
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