In response to the European Commission (EC) requirements on the importation of equine meat products from Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) with assistance from the Veterinary Drug Directorate (VDD) of Health Canada and equine industry partners has submitted …

While rescue efforts have been focussed on the overwhelming task of saving human lives in Haiti since the earthquake devastated that country in January, animal welfare organizations are monitoring the situation and waiting for information to determine when and if …

Ottawa, ON – The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that due to the outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in the state of New Mexico, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing the …

Ottawa, ON – The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that Health Canada is warning veterinarians, livestock producers and pet owners that one lot of the prescription veterinary drug Longisil is being recalled …

Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada strongly endorsed the Clean Sport Commission Report, presented at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) General Assembly, held in Copenhagen at the end of November.  We are pleased that the overwhelming majority of other national equestrian …

Ottawa, ON – Canadians Patrice St-Onge and Lisa Coulter finished in a three-way tie for fourth place at the FEI World Reining Masters, held in Oklahoma City, OK, USA on December 3, 2009.

Competitors from 17 different countries, including the …

4-H Ontario and Equine Guelph recently announced a new partnership that will see the creation of a 4-H online horse learning community placed within the successful online learning environment developed by Equine Guelph. The Grand River Agricultural Society has generously …

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program is inviting applications for a job shadowing opportunity with the Exercise Rider/Jockey Training Program at Olds College in 2010.

This is an 18-week contract position. The successful candidate will …

Spruce Meadows president, and 1996 Canadian Olympian, Linda Heathcott will carry the Olympic Torch in Jonquière, Quebec on December 1st. Heathcott, a former Canadian Equestrian Team member from 1985 through to her retirement following the Atlanta Games, jumped at the opportunity offered to …

“It’s always wonderful when your peers appreciate your efforts,” said Kathy Fremes the recipient of the “Just Add Horses” Environmental Award. The award, presented at the Ontario Equestrian Federation’s annual banquet, is presented to the horse facility owner who has …

Ottawa, Ontario—The equestrian community in Canada is saddened to learn of the loss of Merton (Bud) Hanson who passed away November 8, 2009, at the age of 86.

Bud’s passion was Morgan horses, and he was the owner of …

Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Reining Committee is pleased to announce that Patrice St-Onge and Lisa Coulter will represent Canada at the FEI World Reining Masters being held in Oklahoma City, OK, USA on December 3, 2009.

St-Onge, originally of …

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program is inviting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Advisory Group. The deadline for applications in the following categories is December 31, 2009.

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Guelph, ON – Live and online now, Equine Guelph’s new Vaccination Equi-Planner, sponsored by Intervet Schering-Plough, is a tool designed for horse owners to generate personalized immunization schedules for their horses. 

Horse owners are asked to complete six questions that …

Guelph, ON – Equine Guelph and the University of Guelph have announced that Gayle Ecker has been named Managing Director of Equine Guelph.   

“On behalf of our council, I would like to pass on congratulations to Gayle,” says Dr. Moira …