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Ontario Racing Launches Free Online Horse


Education Program for Youth


Guelph, ON June 5, 2025 - Announcing Horse eCamp, an exciting new youth initia- tive presented by Ontario Racing and education part- ner Equine Guelph, is online now! The FREE virtual learning program is de- signed to educate and in- spire youth with a passion for horses. The online pro- gram aims to introduce teens to the world of horses and showcase potential ca- reers in the industry. Horse eCamp is a fun


and interactive experience tailored for horse-loving teens. Participants will earn their Horse eCamp certifi- cate by completing three en- gaging components – Easy as 1-2-3:


1. Careers in the Horse World – an on-demand course exploring diverse op- portunities in the equine in- dustry.


2. Horse Behaviour & Safety – an on-demand course to understanding the language of horses and working safely around them.


3. EquiMania! – a super fun collection of online games all about horses!


This initiative is spon-


sored by Ontario Racing, the organization that cham- pions the province’s horse racing industry. Ontario Racing is committed to building a strong future for


the sport by attracting new horse owners, supporting breed improvement pro- grams, and connecting with communities across the province. “Horse racing is an in-


credible professional sport with an abundance of op- portunities for the next gen- eration of Ontarians to be involved,” said Andrew Gaughan,


Independent


Chair, Ontario Racing. “This partnership with Equine Guelph will help shape future horse racing fans, trainers, veterinarians and more. Horse eCamp for teenagers and Ontario Rac- ing Horse Camp at the Racetrack for younger chil- dren will ensure that young Ontarians understand what a fun and exciting sport horse


racing is.” How to Register: 1. Click the “Register for eCamp” button on the pro- gram website www.The- HorsePortal.ca/OR. 2. On the next page, select “Register Now!” 3. Fill out the registration form and enter the coupon code OReCamp under “Have a Coupon?” 4. Click “Apply Coupon” to access the courses for free. 5. Complete all three com- ponents and download your personalized Horse eCamp Certificate from the “My Certificates” section.


In addition to the on-


line program, Ontario Rac- ing will be showcasing an Ontario Racing Day Camp display at select racetracks


this summer, offering


hands-on experiences and interactive exhibits from EquiMania! to further en- gage young horse enthusi- asts. Participants will be able to grab a take-home ac- tivity book full of fun race- horse facts and continue learning about horses at home by registering for the free Horse eCamp. For more information


and to register, visit www.TheHorsePortal.ca/OR


About Equine Guelph: Equine Guelph is the


horse owners’ and care givers’ Centre at the Univer- sity of Guelph in Canada. It is a unique partnership ded- icated to the health and well-being of horses, sup- ported and overseen by equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epi- centre for academia, indus- try and government - for the good of the equine industry as a whole. For further in- formation,


visit


www.equineguelph.ca. Story by: Equine Guelph


Web Link(s): Story web link: https://the- horseportal.ca/2025/06/on- tario-racing-launches-free-o nline-horse-education-pro- gram-for-youth/


Other web links: Register at the Ontario Rac- ing


Page on


TheHorsePortal.ca: www.The- HorsePortal.ca/OR


Shari Irwin


2025 Judges Committee (905) 440-5941 email: shari_irwin@hotmail.com


Kelly Lehman Secretary: Kit Bartle Judges List 2025 Senior Judges


Kelly Lehman Drumbo, Ontario Cell: 519-807-2660 Email: maddavery@gmail.com


Shari Irwin Castleton, Ontario Cell: 905-940-5941 Email: shari_irwin@hotmail.ca


Cally Jo Fritz Elliot Lake, Ontario Cell: 519-280-8169 Home: 226-289-8563 Email: callygene@gmail.com


Brenda Thompson Waterloo, Ontario Cell: 519-577-7320 Home: 519-884-4050 Email: bmctearnen@yahoo.ca


(519) 807-2660 email: maddavery@gmail.com (519) 732-0263 email: drumbolady@hotmail.ca


Website: www.whao.org


Anne Marinacci Smithville, Ontario Home: 905-957-5619 Email: annemarinacci@hotmail.com


Dave Black Fisherville, Ontario Cell: 905-921-0359 Email: diamondbquarterhorses@gmail.com


Robyn Storey Cambridge, Ontario Cell: 519-841-3934 Home: 519-620-9015 Email: gatorrocks@hotmail.com


Mike Tucker Fenwick, Ontario Cell: 905-984-1581 Home: 905-892-5610 Email: m.tucker@hotmail.ca


Don Stauffer Conn, Ontario Cell: 519-604-8864


Home: 226-258-9206 Email: thestauffers48@gmail.com


Junior Judges


Erin O'Drowski St. Mary's, Ontario Cell: 226-377-0244 Email: eodrowsk@gmail.com


Judy Gaspardy Acton, Ontario Cell: 905-875-9534 Email: sunfireminis@yahoo.ca


Anna Turnbull Gores Landing, Ontario Cell: 905-376-4807 Email: 1anna.turnbull@gmail.com


Cheri Woodrow Severn, Ontario Cell: 705-321-2230 Email: 254cutter@hotmail.ca


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