July E-News

📊 Ontario Equine Economic Impact Survey 

Help Shape the Future of Ontario’s Equine Industry! 🐴

The 2025 Ontario Agricultural Equine Economic Impact Study is underway—and we need your voice! Whether you’re a horse owner, equine business owner, horse club or association, your input helps capture the true value of Ontario’s vibrant equine sector.

🕒 It only takes 20 minutes

🎁 Enter to win Amazon gift cards—up to $200!

📅 Deadline: July 31

🔗 Take the survey now.

https://www.equineimpactstudy.com

The survey now has dedicated social media channels—please follow and share:

• Instagram: @ontarioequinestudy
• Facebook: Ontario Equine Study

🐴 Upcoming LAER Workshop – October 17
We’re excited to announce an additional 2025 Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) Workshop! Registration is now open for an Awareness-level training day on October 17 at Grand River Raceway.

This hands-on session is designed for all equine professionals and first responders, with content that also addresses scenarios relevant to the racetrack environment.

Details and registration: https://thehorseportal.ca/course/large-animal-rescue-workshop-awareness-level-hands-on-october-17-2025/

📩 July HEALTHflash  from Equine Guelph. https://conta.cc/4nJRLY8

This issue features:

• A spotlight onequine learning theory, including interactive videos that challenge how we interpret horse behaviour
• A reminder to complete the Ontario Equine Economic Impact Survey before the July 31 deadline
• A preview of the upcoming Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) Workshops including the October 17 offering at Grand River Raceway.
• Veterinary forensics is emerging as a vital tool in addressing animal cruelty. Dr. Shane Bateman (Ontario Veterinary College) and Gayle Ecker (Equine Guelph) are launching a new educational initiative—supported by a CCSAW mini-grant—to help veterinarians better recognize and respond to cases of neglect and abuse.  Save the Dates: Sept 18 (Online) & Oct 1 (Hands-On).
• FREE Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program to start your career with horses. Only 2 offerings left! Next 6-week offering begins Aug 25 with an Aug 13 registration deadline.
• Tuition Awards 2025 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award – deadline Nov 30
• Horse Health care resources and alerts plus updates on Equine Guelph’s  educational offerings and initiatives.

Jackie 
Equine Guelph

Sign up for our monthly E-news and stay up to date on Equine Guelph research, education opportunities and special events. 

You can help make a difference! Donate to Equine Guelph

NEXT OFFERING EQUINE GUELPH 12-WEEK COURSES – September 2025

Also, check out TheHorsePortal.ca for short courses!

Get on track for your next career move or find your next employee!  
www.EquineJobTrack.ca