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The 8th Annual Equine Industry Symposium


emphasized themes on business improvement such as retirement planning, increasing fee and building industry relationships. The theme of the event was Stable Solutions and everything under the barn roof was touched upon. The event took place over three nights: No-


vember 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2023. Being held en- tirely online to reach the widest audience possible, the symposium was attended by almost 400 people. One attendee commented: ‘Thanks for providing the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics so vital to success in the horse industry.” The Equine Industry Symposium was hosted by students in the Bachelor of Bio-resource Management, Equine Management degree program at the University of Guelph. Night one of the Symposium was kicked off


with an insightful presentation from Dr. Kendra Coulter on the current state of the equine industry and how broad the industry reaches. She empha- sized our use of the horse as the core of many busi- nesses and how people choose to revolve their lives around horses driven by their passion for the ani- mal. This was followed by a student and graduate panel with panelists Victoria Willan, Julia Howe, Lisa Vicaire, Alanna Berdan and Taylor Laroche facilitated by Akaash Maharaj. The panel discus- sion touched on the importance of education and what skills are valued in the industry. The second night featured two presentations


from professionals in both the business and equine worlds: Joel Lalonde and Sean Jones. Joel Lalonde expressed the need for strong purpose when run- ning a business and emphasized the importance of clear beliefs and values. Sean Jones’ presentation demonstrated the value of building a retirement plan and developing an exit strategy when forming a business. For the final night of the symposium Dr.


Coulter returned to facilitate a discussion panel of industry professionals: Bronwynne Wilton, Helen Richardson, Sean Jones and Karl Lagerborg. Top- ics covered career challenges, the importance of connections within the industry and centering busi- ness models around horse welfare. Each of the three nights featured an open Q&A session for the audience to ask questions to the speakers. The suc- cess of the event sparked anticipation for future Equine Industry Symposiums in years to come. The organizational team would like to thank


the speakers, all who attended and of course the event sponsors: Acera Insurance, Equine Guelph, SmartCert, The Rider, Schleese Saddlery, Canadian Horse Journals and KX Radio. Recordings of each night of the symposium will be available soon on the BBRM Equine Management You Tube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@bbrmequinemanage- ment238


Source: University of Guelph News Release EU announcement could signal the end of


• Announcement marks major step towards World Horse Welfare’s mission to end long-distance transport to slaughter


suffering of around 14,500 equines transported across Europe annually


• Legislation will significantly reduce the


Horse Welfare said: “This week has seemed like Christmas come early. Alongside the recent news that the UK government is moving forward with legislation to ban the export of horses to slaughter from the UK, we are now equally delighted that the European Commission have proposed a 9-hour journey limit for horses sent to slaughter, putting


pean Commission is proposing to amend EU leg- islation to limit the maximum journey time of animals has been welcomed by international equine welfare charity World Horse Welfare. Having spent decades advocating for changes to be made to pre- vent the unnecessary suffering of horses on their final journey, the charity is encouraged that the journey time across the EU could be limited to nine-hours. Roly Owers, Chief Executive of World


The announcement today that the Euro-


transported to slaughter welcomed by leading equine welfare charity


long-distance journeys to slaughter in Europe • Journey time limit for horses being


an end to these completely unjustifiable long jour- neys.


animals in the world, making journeys for sport, leisure, breeding, sale, fattening and slaughter - with some moving many times throughout their lives. Each journey poses a risk to their health and welfare, but the greatest risks arise when they are transported long distances to slaughter. This is due to a potential lack of care some animals receive when they are destined for abattoirs with less in- centive for horses to be fit and well at the end of the journey.


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packed into trucks and driven on needlessly long distances across Europe to slaughter. Some horses travel for days over thousands of miles with little chance to rest, eat or drink. These horses become exhausted, stressed, severely dehydrated and suffer unnecessarily. Equines are among the most transported


and how any new regulation is enforced will be critical to its success, we need the support of EU member states to end this trade in horses for good. Nevertheless this announcement marks a huge step in the right direction.” Every year, around 14,500 horses are


“The line has not quite been crossed yet


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