ARCHIVE EQUINE NEWS STORIES

Current news is available at TheHorsePortal.ca, Equine Guelph's online learning platform for practical, quick learning. Given the vast amount of information on horse health and welfare, Equine Guelph has archived its past news articles from 2002-2020. They are listed below, along with a search function available to find specific healthcare topics.

Performance Handlers visit OVCApril 2011


On April 4th 2011, Students from the "Performance Horse Handlers Course" at the REACH campus of Ridgetown College were treated to a field trip to Equine Guelph and OVC Instructors Doug Nash and Sharon McMaster report the class was very impressed by the future opportunities displayed.


One Participant commented, "It was an awesome experience, seeing first-hand how and what it takes to operate such a facility and the many opportunities available for careers addressing the welfare of Horses."


participants examine horse skull close-up"Equine Guelph is an amazing source of information regarding career opportunities, courses and knowledge as well as where to find them. The live demonstrations on Anatomy and the use of Heart Monitors and lectures provided by Equine Guelph was the best part!!!"


Thanks to Dr. Jeff Thomason, Dr. Kim McGurrin and Equine Guelph director Gayle Ecker for hosting this informative excursion.