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Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

 Guelph, ON Feb 12, 2025 - Equine Guelph is excited to announce the relaunch of its newly upgraded Biosecurity Risk Calculator, an innovative online healthcare tool designed to help horse owners and caretakers assess and manage infectious disease risks. The updated tool also comes with the announcement of a new education partner, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), enhancing the tool's educational resources and outreach.

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A Strong Gathering of Horse Enthusiasts Attend the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week’s Horse Day 2025

A Strong Gathering of Horse Enthusiasts Attend the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week’s Horse Day 2025

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week Horse Day has wrapped up for another year! Held on Sunday January 12th at the Elmwood Community Centre, it was a strong gathering of horse enthusiasts and industry personnel with live presentations throughout the day, an active tradeshow and recorded content on-going for the next month. What a wonderful opportunity for learning, and a great way to kick off the new year!

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Ontario Equine Expo Comes To Markham

Ontario Equine Expo Comes To Markham

The Ontario Equine Expo is a brand-new event in its inaugural year. The Expo is to feature high quality, world caliber riders, working with folks attending their clinics that want to learn about the sports, or horsemanship they are interested in.

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Hannah Beaulieu Awarded The 2025 Brosda Olympic Bursary

Hannah Beaulieu Awarded The 2025 Brosda Olympic Bursary

Ottawa, ON, February 6, 2025 -- On behalf of the Brosda family, Equestrian Canada (EC) is honoured to facilitate support for the Élisabeth Brosda Memorial Fund through the Horsepower Foundation – a fundraising program created by EC, in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Foundation, to inspire and support Canadians to embrace lifelong participation in equestrian activities. 

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Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

Equine Guelph Launches Biosecurity Risk Calculator 2.0 with New Partner, Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC)

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

 Guelph, ON Feb 12, 2025 - Equine Guelph is excited to announce the relaunch of its newly upgraded Biosecurity Risk Calculator, an innovative online healthcare tool designed to help horse owners and caretakers assess and manage infectious disease risks. The updated tool also comes with the announcement of a new education partner, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), enhancing the tool's educational resources and outreach.

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A Strong Gathering of Horse Enthusiasts Attend the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week’s Horse Day 2025

A Strong Gathering of Horse Enthusiasts Attend the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week’s Horse Day 2025

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

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week Horse Day has wrapped up for another year! Held on Sunday January 12th at the Elmwood Community Centre, it was a strong gathering of horse enthusiasts and industry personnel with live presentations throughout the day, an active tradeshow and recorded content on-going for the next month. What a wonderful opportunity for learning, and a great way to kick off the new year!

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