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A Look Back at 20 Years of Equine Education and Research

A Look Back at 20 Years of Equine Education and Research

For the past 20 years, equine education and research has been a prominent part of the University of Guelph’s (U of G) programming, providing quality education to thousands of students worldwide. At the forefront stands Equine Guelph, U of G’s hub for all equine-related education and research.

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First Responder Refresher for Large Animal Emergency Rescue

First Responder Refresher for Large Animal Emergency Rescue

Guelph, ON Mar, 26, 2024 - Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team kicked off their 2024 schedule with a one-day refresher workshop at the beautiful Holly Oaks Farm on March 20, in Lynden, ON. Among the attendees were members of the Hamilton Mounted police, York police, McKee-Pownall veterinary services, Troy Equine Services and members of TEAD - therapeutic riding centre.

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What does Pony Club mean to me?

What does Pony Club mean to me?

Hi, my name is Sommer Burrows. I am 11 years old, and last year I joined the Guelph Pony Club.

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Ontario farmers, fire chiefs work together on fire prevention

Ontario farmers, fire chiefs work together on fire prevention

GUELPH ON [March 13, 2024] – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) are joining forces to share resources and promote fire safety and prevention on Ontario farms.

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The Rider is Ontario's number one source for horse industry news and information both in print and online. 

The newspaper is in its 51st year of publication. The Rider has special English, Western, Quarter Horse and general sections having many columns written by industry leaders, a comprehensive coming events section, stable, stallion, and service directories, real estate ads and classifieds. The Rider covers all English and Western disciplines as well as Quarter Horse Racing, Driving and various other breeds and disciplines. The Rider is distributed through subscription, through the memberships of our official association partners and through almost 300 tack and feed stores. The Rider is also available as a digital edition. 

The Rider is a six time recipient of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Media of the Year award. Editor and Publisher, Barry Finn is the Past-president of the Independent Publishers Association of Ontario.

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A Look Back at 20 Years of Equine Education and Research

A Look Back at 20 Years of Equine Education and Research

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-health

For the past 20 years, equine education and research has been a prominent part of the University of Guelph’s (U of G) programming, providing quality education to thousands of students worldwide. At the forefront stands Equine Guelph, U of G’s hub for all equine-related education and research.

Read more

First Responder Refresher for Large Animal Emergency Rescue

First Responder Refresher for Large Animal Emergency Rescue

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-shows-clinics

Guelph, ON Mar, 26, 2024 - Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team kicked off their 2024 schedule with a one-day refresher workshop at the beautiful Holly Oaks Farm on March 20, in Lynden, ON. Among the attendees were members of the Hamilton Mounted police, York police, McKee-Pownall veterinary services, Troy Equine Services and members of TEAD - therapeutic riding centre.

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