There’s something uniquely powerful about the Canadian Quarter Horse community. From small-town fairgrounds to regional show arenas, the heart of the industry beats strongest in the grassroots — where passionate owners, riders, breeders, and volunteers work together to celebrate and grow one of the most iconic horse breeds in the country.

On January 20, 2025, amid a deep freeze, a burst pipe in the Stewart Building at the University of Guelph unleashed significant flooding at the Ontario Veterinary College’s Health Sciences Centre. The resulting water damage forced the closure of the Large Animal Hospital’s (LAH) two operating suites and all five recovery and induction rooms, which remain out of service.

A weekend to highlight the positives in equine veterinary practice - Burwash Equine Services in Cochrane, Alberta hosted the second annual Spotlight: Equine Vet Practice in Canada event on January 11-12, 2025.