Equi-Health Canada - Eastern Ontario

04/21/2026

Noticed swelling at the top of your horse’s throat latch, noisy breathing, or nasal discharge from your horse? Their Gutteral
Pouches may be the culprit.

Guttural pouch disease in horses causes noisy breathing, nasal discharge, and jaw swelling. Treatments include saline flushing or surgery.

04/01/2026

Equine Evolution was not linear. Previously portrayed as a straight line, horse evolution was actually a complex, multi-branched tree (bush) of species, with many side branches that went extinct.

North American Equine evolution spans over 55 million years, originating in from small, multi-toed forest dwellers like Eohippus into the large, single-toed, grazing Equus (modern horses) of today.

Did you know that their South Pacific Asian ancestors had gills? Fossil remains uncovered in Borneo in 1972 were of an Equidae Eohippus descendent, but the four toes were webbed and the species had a series of small gills. It was believed the gills were needed to allow the equids to dive for nutritionally dense seaweed on the ocean floor following the loss of much of their grazing grasses in a volcanic eruption in the region.

03/31/2026

🚨 TIP TUESDAY: “WHEN IS IT AN EMERGENCY?”

Not every issue is an emergency… but some signs mean don’t wait.

🚩 Get to a vet IMMEDIATELY if your dog has:

• Difficulty breathing or excessive panting at rest
• Pale, white, or blue gums
• Collapse, weakness, or inability to stand
• Continuous vomiting or diarrhea (especially with blood)
• Seizures or unresponsiveness
• Bloated or hard abdomen (possible GDV)
• Known toxin ingestion (chocolate, xylitol, meds, etc.)

In an emergency… one of the FASTEST ways to assess your dog is:

👉 Check their gums

Healthy gums should be pink, moist, and slippery

🚨 Call your vet immediately if you see:

• ⚪ Pale / white gums → possible shock or blood loss
• 🔵 Blue / grey gums → oxygen emergency
• 🔴 Bright red gums → heatstroke or toxicity
• 🟡 Yellow gums → possible liver issue
• 🟣 Purple gums → severe oxygen problem

⏱️ This takes seconds — and can tell you EVERYTHING.

👉 Lift the lip, press gently, and look.

Because when your dog can’t tell you what’s wrong…
their gums will.

⏱️ In emergencies, minutes matter.

Your job isn’t to diagnose —
it’s to recognize, respond, and get help fast.

👉 Save this post so you don’t have to think twice in the moment.

03/28/2026

Lost horse

LOST HORSE - MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP, ON - March 28, 2026
From: Missy Kay

Missing a chestnut mare horse red and white halter since this morning in Montague township. Last seen around Carrol road and ford road

ORIGINAL POST:
via PM

03/25/2026

Not all kids who obsessively doodle horses should go pro when they grow up 😂

03/25/2026

Horses are not just a hobby, but a way of life. They bring so much positive to our lives. To keep our horses happy and healthy, responsibility for their care and wellbeing is a small price to pay. Taking an equine first aid course is a wonderful way to prevent harm, detect signs of injury and illness early, and respond appropriately in an emergency. Contact us today to book a course for your barn.

03/24/2026

With the Spring Equinox last Friday, this is your reminder to schedule your horses’ annual vaccines and dental exam.

03/23/2026

Not sure what causes Equine Metabolic Syndrome, wonder if your horse is ‘at risk’, or have a vulnerable horse and want to know how to prevent or manage symptoms? Check out this article and infographs from the TheHorse.com

https://thehorse.com/1136389/equine-metabolic-syndrome-facts/

03/22/2026

Drop your farm dog photos here and what award you would give them.

03/21/2026

Just because our horses are retired or retiring does not mean they don’t also need diligent care and maintenance. In fact, they have some special needs to keep them comfortable and active.

There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy.

03/09/2026

🔥 Year of the Fire Horse. A year to move. A year to begin. 🔥🐴

To celebrate the start of this powerful year, Equi-Health Canada is proud to announce the launch of our 2026 Instructor Scholarship!

📅 Applications open: February 17, 2026
https://equihealthcanada.com/
https://form.jotform.com/EquiHealthCanada/2026InstructorScholarhipForm

The Fire Horse is known for courage, independence, and bold action, and there’s no better time to finally step into something you’ve been thinking about for years.

Maybe you’ve been wanting to:
• Start a meaningful business
• Work for yourself while staying connected to the horse community
• Share your knowledge and make a real difference in equine welfare
• Build a flexible income doing something you truly care about

This scholarship is designed to help new instructors take that next step.

For nearly two decades, Equi-Health Canada has been a trusted name in equine first aid education across the country. Since 2007, our instructors have built rewarding, independent businesses under a respected national brand, teaching horse owners the skills that can save lives.

As an EHC Instructor, you have the opportunity to:
• Be your own boss and set your own schedule
• Build income doing work that matters
• Teach life-saving skills in your local horse community
• Grow under a recognized and established Canadian brand
• Join a supportive network of passionate instructors across the country

📅 Applications open: February 17, 2026 through to March 31, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 4th, 2026.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to make a move... THIS IS IT! APPLY TODAY: https://form.jotform.com/260398167327061

The Year of the Fire Horse is about momentum, bravery, and new beginnings. We’re looking for individuals who feel that pull to step forward and create something of their own.

- If you’ve been feeling the nudge… trust it. This could be the year everything changes.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!💪🐴👑🏋️‍♀️🧜‍♀️🦹‍♀️🤰👮‍♀️👩‍🌾👩‍🚀⛹️‍♀️🤞🏻👩‍✈️👩‍🚒👷‍♀️

Women make up the vast majority of the Canadian horse industry, with studies indicating that approximately 79% to 84% of active participants and horse-owning households are female.