International & National

A New Way of Looking At Horses

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March 21, 2019

It was 2007, and I was a fledgling professor attending my first International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) conference in Michigan, USA. Having attended previous scientific conferences, I had a preconceived vision of long, boring talks in darkened rooms designed to encourage napping, interspersed with coffee and cookies, and occasional glimpses of the lovely weather outside I was missing. I couldn’t have been more wrong.

Ontario Invests in Horse Racing to Strengthen Rural Communities

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March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019 – The Ontario Government will provide $10 million per year to support programs for breeders and horse people through the Horse Improvement Program (HIP). The funding will support breeding and industry development for Ontario-bred horses and will be administered by Ontario Racing, replacing the Enhanced Horse Improvement Program previously administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

PPID: Getting the Correct Diagnosis

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March 1, 2019

February 28, 2019 – We are rapidly approaching the spring solstice in the northern hemisphere and autumn solstice in the southern hemisphere. For caregivers concerned about the health of their metabolic horses, this can be a busy time sorting out what they may need to know about the current health status of their equine.

8th Annual Saskatchewan Equine Expo

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February 21, 2019

February 20, 2019, Saskatoon, SK – The 8th Annual Saskatchewan Equine Expo, held on the weekend of February 14 – 17, 2019, at Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park, showcased the diversity of the equine industry with demonstrations, competitions, and information sessions.

FEI Issues Guidelines on Equine Influenza Outbreak

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February 8, 2019

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has issued guidelines to the equestrian community to protect horses from and prevent transmission of equine influenza, following confirmed outbreaks of the virus in Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Nigeria, United Kingdom, and the United States since the beginning of the year.

Online Training Pilot Project for the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Announced

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February 8, 2019

Equine Guelph announces that an unprecedented seven online short courses developed by Equine Guelph will be offered for free to Ontario racing industry members beginning in February this year. Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) license holders will be able to reap the benefits of learning the latest in equine healthcare from industry experts in a series of upcoming relevant online courses.

Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo 2019

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January 28, 2019

The Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo is thrilled to announce its return to the Markham Fairgrounds for the 2019 show. Eastern Canada’s premier equine event will take place April 5 to 7, 2019 bringing together thousands of horse lovers and industry partners all under one roof for a great weekend for everyone from the seasoned horse person to the weekend rider and everyone in between!