Equine Guelph December E-News

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E-NEWSLETTER -DECEMBER 2024

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IMPORTANT ALERTS

Alerts for Ontario:

Equine Influenza - Northumberland County & Simcoe & Ottawa & Lanark & United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic - Ottawa

Alerts for Quebec:

Lyme disease - Estrie

Equine Herpesvirus - Respiratory - MRC Beauce-Sartigan

Equine Influenza - MRC Haut-Saint-François & Région Gatineau & MRC Portneuf

Anaplasmosis - MRC Haut-Saint-Laurent

Alerts for Saskatchewan

Equine Infectious Anemia - Meadow Lake No. 588

Canada Alert: Rabies Update

This newsletter made possible by our Education Partner, Boehringer Ingelheim

FEATURED STORIES

Royal Review of Successful Careers in the Horse Industry

Interviews with top competitors and industry professionals at the 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto revealed key ingredients to their success stories.

Read on...

Large Animal Rescue Training at OVC Nov 2024

OVC Vet Students Train for Large Animal Emergencies

The final offering of Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training for 2024 was a specialized workshop for veterinary students held at the University of Guelph campus on Nov 23, 2024.ember 23, 2024 .

Read on...

Racing courses poll for EG courses Mar 2025

Equine Guelph Poll & Free Online Courses For Racing

Equine Guelph will offer two free racing-exclusive online courses on TheHorsePortal.ca in the winter of 2025.

We want your input for the next offerings! Take our Horse Racing Industry 3-minute poll seeking input from the racing industry on new healthcare topics for the development of future courses in service to the industry and racehorse well-being. Take the poll!

Equine Guelph Announces Ambassadors For Racing Courses

Equine Guelph has announced that Julie Walker and Renée Kierans have been selected to represent the horse racing industry as Industry Ambassadors of an online training initiative this winter focused on industry-identified healthcare priorities. Read on...

OEEEP for ON Equine Employers

Equine Employers! We are working to train the next generation of equine professionals. Find out how to tap into a consistent and reliable stream of people who are passionate about Ontario's horse industry!

Financial incentives for the Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program #OEEEP

Inquire Today!

Next OEEEP Employer Information Session

Dec 5, 2024 3:00 PM EST on Zoom

Meeting ID: 789 0768 9031

Passcode: 6NYQCf

We Could Not Do It Without You!

Equine Guelph would like to thank everyone who has supported our numerous equine health and welfare programs this year.

Your donations make a difference make a difference

Journey Through the Joints

Find out the signs and symptoms of equine arthritis and what you can do to mitigate its progress.

Find out what is normal and what is not when it comes to inflammation.

Journey through the Joints is

Equine Guelph - Happy Holidays

Give the gift of education:

TheHorsePortal.ca courses are less than a riding lesson and make great stocking stuffers.

12-week online courses begin Jan. 13 and are sure to be well received by the serious horse enthusiasts on your list.

Also, check out all the free resources from Equine Guelph for both horse care takers and youth!

EQUINE HEALTH

Study Looks at Welfare of Lesson Horses

University of Guelph researchers share preliminary results of a study suggesting bigger may not necessarily be better when it comes to riding school programs and equine welfare.

Read on...

Equine Guelph supports a number of high-quality projects at the University of Guelph, by virtue of funding provided largely by the racing industry (Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter horse organizations): the Horse Improvement Program from the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the E.P. Taylor Foundation, started by veterinarians in the Thoroughbred industry, and now maintained in trust by the University and Equine Guelph.

Introduction to Body Condition Scoring

Jan 20 - 27

Join Dr. Nicole Weidner, PhD in animal nutrition and learn how to remove barriers that may be in the way of weight change for your horse.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

12-Week Online Courses Start Jan 13, 2025

Early Bird rates until Dec 14

Mgmt of the Equine Environment

Equine Health & Disease Prevention

Equine Functional Anatomy

The Equine Industry

Equine Genetics

Marketing & Communications in the Equine Industry

Equine Nutrition

Advanced Equine Health through Nutrition

So many reasons to learn with Equine Guelph's programs in 2025!

Join our global community of students keen to optimize their horse's health and welfare. Interact with expert instructors and gain evidence-based knowledge.

Short Online Courses

TheHorsePortal.ca

Horse Behaviour & Safety for Youth

Ages 13 to 17

On-Demand (1-year access)

Introduction to Body Condition Scoring

On-Demand (1-year access)

Equine Business 101

On-Demand (1-year access)

Provincial Officials Foundations Course

On-Demand (1-year access)

Introduction to Body Condition Scoring (instructor led) Jan 20 - 27, 2025

Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention

Feb 10 - 21, 2025

Horse Behaviour & Safety (adult offering)

Feb 24 - Mar 7, 2025

Introduction to Forage

Mar 10 - 21, 2025

Sickness Prevention in Horses

Mar 31 - Apr 7

Equine First Aid

Apr 7 - 14, 2025

Check out exclusive courses for the Racing industry:

Racehorse Respiratory Health

Jan 27 - Feb 7

Racehorse Gut Health & Ulcer/Colic Prevention Feb 24 - Mar 7

OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Zoom Replay Equine Law Webinar 2 Preventing Legal Calamities in your Stable with Canada’s leading Equine Law specialist, Catherine Willson

Enter Passcode: @D^&SM3=

Hosting a holiday trivia night?

Download the Who Knew e-book for fun facts

Hay, heated water & shelter

Top priorities for winter horse care

Wet horse woes

Winter work out strategies

What is a good life for a horse? Roly Owers, Chief Executive, World Horse Welfare

2024 World Horse Welfare conference

Watch full replay : What is a Good Life For a Horse?

EquiMania.ca December activity

Holiday activity book for youth

EQUINE JOBTRACK

Mark McKelvie describes the role of Trackside Broadcaster

Mark McKelvie describes the role of a Trackside Broadcaster.

Looking for a Career in the Horse Industry?

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

Also, check out the Equine Careers Showcase at EquineJobTrack.ca

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