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October 4, 2023

Last call for registrations for the Horse Care & Welfare online short course from #EquineGuelph. The course begins this Monday, Oct 2.

Go beyond the five freedoms of animal welfare and learn Canada’s National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of #Equines. 15% discount for all IHC members.

This course may be of interest to:

  • All horse owners who would like to know more about implementing best practices
  • New horse owners, or those who are thinking of getting a horse and want to learn more
  • Employers (e.g., trainers, owners) with an interest to invest in their business through furthering the knowledge of employees caring for their horses; to purchase an online course for an employee, please contact Equine Guelph at [email protected]
  • Those with involvement with horse welfare causes, whether through horse rescues or welfare assessment
  • Anyone involved in horse associations or education programs to learn standards and best management practices
  • All youth leaders in order to consistently promote best practices for your students
  • Policy and program development leaders to learn and encourage best practices

Members will earn continuing education credits and course certifications through Equine Guelph – the horse owner’s Centre at the University of Guelph.  In addition, Equestrian Canada certified instructors/coaches may apply these certificates towards their professional development credits

Don’t delay, register here: https://thehorseportal.ca/course/horse-care-welfare-fall-23/

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