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Tick reports are surging in Canada. Tips for you and your .

https://thehorseportal.ca/2026/06/tick-bites-lyme-disease/

Sunburn or Photosensitization?

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/horse-owners/skin-disorders-of-horses/photosensitization-in-horses

🐴 School’s almost out.

has the perfect activity for young horse enthusiasts during those rainy days. An online course full of fun activities and horse talk for teens!

Horse Behaviour & Safety .ca offers two weeks of engaging material, with a full year of access to learn at a leisurely pace.

Did you know?
Horses have their own personal space, known as a flight zone.

A calm, confident horse will have a smaller flight zone. A nervous or less confident horse will have a larger flight zone—which calls for a different, more cautious approach.

A nervous or irritated horse can move suddenly, and when a 1200-pound animal decides to flee, safety becomes critical.

Young riders and horse enthusiasts can learn how to "speak horse" and respond safely and confidently to body language.

Learn more at https://thehorseportal.ca/course/on-demand-horse-behaviour-and-safety-youth-course-ages-13-17/

Flexible format | Certificate of Completion | Self-paced (1-year course access)

Alberta Equestrian Federation, Equine Association of Yukon, Equestrian Nova Scotia, Horse Council BC, Island Horse Council, Manitoba Horse Council, New Brunswick Equestrian Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Equestrian Association, Ontario Equestrian, Saskatchewan Horse Federation, Equestrian Canada Équestre

🐴 FREE quarterly seasonal tips for owners and caregivers!

HEALTHflash is included 4 times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
in 's monthly E-news.

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🐴 💩 Horse Fact Friday:
The average horse produces about 9 tons of manure per year.

That’s a LOT of… fertilizer.
Are you composting your manure?

Good manure management isn’t just about cleanliness—it supports environmental sustainability and horse health.

👉 Want to learn more about best practices for your farm?

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Early Bird savings until Aug 15!
's Fall semester of accredited, online 12-week courses begin Sept. 14.

Save your spot: uoguel.ph/mgmt-eq-envt

☀️🐴 June 18 is !
Our equine vets do so much to keep our horses healthy!

Here are some summer tips your equine vet wants you to know.

https://thehorseportal.ca/2026/06/what-your-equine-veterinarian-wants-you-to-know-for-summer/.

🚨 Common mistakes in large animal rescues include:

-Using a horse’s head or tail as a handle
-Standing in the kick zone or escape path
-Trying to force a frightened horse to move
-Approaching without understanding flight behaviour

Well-meaning actions can lead to serious injuries for both people and horses.

Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do.

’s On-Demand Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) Awareness Course helps horse owners understand safe response basics and how to support trained responders.

Learn more:
https://thehorseportal.ca/course/on-demand-large-animal-emergency-rescue-laer-awareness-level/

🎉 15% discount for Provincial Equine Association Partners:
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Modern Horse Owner webinar series with instructors in partnership with University of Guelph School of Continuing Studies https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/modern-horse-owner-webinar-recap

Did you miss the Modern Horse Owner Webinar Series? We've highlighted our key takeaways from these insightful webinars in our recent recap blog post! Whether you joined us live or are catching up now, here’s a look back at each webinar, complete with recordings of each event: https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/modern-horse-owner-webinar-recap

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☀️🐴Summer tips your equine vet wants you to know.

https://thehorseportal.ca/2026/06/what-your-equine-veterinarian-wants-you-to-know-for-summer/.