OE will be sending a survey out to the membership to collect data which will hopefully aid in securing ArgiRecovery funding for the industry.
Equine Welfare
University of Guelph students are working with Dr. Katrina Merkies to provide helpful information for horse communities across Canada.
Alberta Equine Partners for the Herd aims to raise $250,000 to ensure the health, welfare and care of Alberta horses to get them through the winter.
A progressive series of research studies were undertaken, designed to identify and assess behaviours that could be indicators of pain and lameness.
MAF is looking for pilot studies focused on equine behaviour relating to health and welfare involving domesticated or wild horses.
Equine Guelph and the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition welcome vet teams, equine and pet enthusiasts to join this virtual one-day symposium.
An illustrated guide showing 24 behaviours that scientific research has identified as most likely to be present in ridden horses that are experiencing pain.
Equine Guelph in partnership with Ontario Equestrian has developed a unique learning community open only to applicants of the For the Herd funding program.
Important topics include COVID-19 updates and protecting yourself, lameness prevention, and the detrimental effects of tight nosebands and tongue ties.
Almost 100 percent of University of Guelph survey participants agreed that there were welfare issues in the Canadian equine industry.
Even though equestrian facilities have been allowed resume limited riding lesson operations, it’s going to be a long way back financially for some.
Animal welfare ethologist Professor Paul McGreevy to present science-based education on the use of tongue-ties and nosebands.
Outlining the precautionary measures needed to ensure the safety of everyone at CARD when operations resume, plus a fundraising update.
Please join up with Scot Stewart of the Community Association for Riders with Disabilities in his effort to raise funds for shavings for the therapy horses.
Join up with Seana Waldon of the Community Association for Riders with Disabilities in her efforts to raise funds for grain to help feed the CARD herd.