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Celebrating 20 years

E-NEWSLETTER - MAY 2023

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IMPORTANT ALERTS
 

Alert: Strangles - Durham, ON

Alert: Strangles - Halton, Hamilton Grey County & Wellington County, ON

Alert: Strangles - Vulcan County & Red Deer, AB

Alert: Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic, Athabasca County, AB.

Alert: Rabies Update in Canada

Advisory: Strangles fact sheets & AAEP guidelines from EDCC

 
FEATURED STORIES
 
 
 

20th Anniversary Alumni Spotlight | Gillian Allan

20th Anniversary Alumni Gillian Allan talks about how she applies the knowledge gained from Equine Guelph online courses including her favourite, equine behaviour. Check out the infographic download on positive reinforcement.

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Can Am art auction 2023
 
 

Can-Am Draws Record Crowd & Raised Funds for Equine Guelph

An auction with 100% of the proceeds going towards Equine Guelph’s educational programs raised just under $1,000. Many thanks to Ross Miller and his team and artist Ann Clifford...

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OEEEP Program Training Employees for Equine Industry

3 more FREE offerings of Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program left for 2023. The program matches enthusiastic graduates with busy equine businesses.

Space is limited. Register today!


Employers - learn about up to $5,000 in incentives! Webinar passcode: .nS4=fCD

Next live info-sessions: May 3 & 18

 
 
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20th Anniversary | Partner Spotlight

We thank Kubota Canada for partnering with Equine Guelph on its youth safety education initiatives for 15 years! Kubota is committed to promoting farm safety across Canada, including horse farms where our youth are closely interacting with both horses and farm equipment. Thank you


“Kubota is thankful to be partners with Equine Guelph for 15 years! We truly believe in their commitment to youth safety and are grateful to have partners that share our same values."

~ Catherine O'Brien, Brand Manager, Kubota


 
 
Large animal rescue training Apr 2023
 
 

Investments in LAER

Hamilton Mounted Police sent their officers for a third annual refresher course in Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training on April 19. Equine Guelph also provided another April hands-on workshop for UofG students a few days earlier. See what these new students and returning first responders have to say about their valuable experiences.

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Biosecurity Risk Calculator

TRY OUT TOOL OF THE MONTH

Got your shots? What's next for reducing the risk for infectious disease in your stable? Great resources as you prepare for spring cleaning your barn.



Complete the risk rater 

 

EQUINE HEALTH

 

Biosecurity Research Findings 

In a new University of Guelph study at the Ontario Veterinary College, 

preliminary findings reveal that a perception exists among horse owners and some event organizers viewing vaccination as a ‘bullet-proof’ intervention that will protect their horse from ailments.  You may be surprised at some of the other interesting findings.


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Equine Certificates & Diploma Program

May, Sept, Jan semesters

 

Take the next step on your learning pathway. It's all online!

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
 
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New 12-Week Courses Start May 8

Mgmt of the Equine Environment


Equine Exercise Physiology


Equine Behaviour


Equine Nutrition


Global Perspectives in Equid Welfare


Equine Business Finance & Risk Management

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Ally talks about why she is taking Equine Guelph courses

Ally Caldarola talks about her experience taking online courses

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


Equine Business 101

On-Demand (self-paced)

One year access!


The Senior Horse 

Sep 18 - 29 


Horse Care and Welfare 

Oct 2 - 13 


Equine First Aid

Oct 23 - 30 


Fire & Emergency Preparedness

Nov 13 - 20 

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

 

Top social media of the month

Our followers top picks


Strangles awareness week May 1-7

Helpful resources from our friends at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, UK.


Strangles webinar

from World Horse Welfare


Emergency preparedness week

This May 7 - 13, check how prepared your barn is for an incident.


Emergency action plan

Does everyone on your farm know it?


Equine first aid kit checklist

Spring clean those expired items


Biosecurity barn poster

Spread the word, not the germs.

Youth Literary Derby & Art Derby & Farm Open House. 

Meet broodmares & foals St. Catherines, ON - May 13, 2023


Horse Day Erin - May 27, 2023

Erin Fairgrounds, ON


EquiMania.ca May Activity

What is a horse?

 
EQUINE JOBTRACK
Andrea Corvari talks about her part time job as a horse braider

Andrea Corvari explains her part time job as a professional braider

Looking for a Career in 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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