The University of Guelph’s Equine Industry Symposium

Taking the Reins! Exciting Equine Opportunities

This year’s theme of “Opportunities” features three separate virtual sessions outlined below. Register below for free to receive the zoom link:

Webinar Registration – Zoom

Nov. 22: Social License to Operate and Public Trust

• Julie Fiedler (PhD candidate, University of Melbourne) – what is SLO and what does it mean for us?
• Jackie Wepruk (National Farm Animal Care Council and dog musher) – how is SLO approached in the dog sledding industry?
• Dr Sabrina Briefer (Swiss National Stud) – SLO in horse husbandry in Switzerland
• Jody Hartstone (FEI dressage coach and competitor, NZ) – incorporating SLO in equestrian competitions
• Jessica Buckley (Director of Racing, Woodbine) – SLO in the Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing industries in Ontario

Nov 23: Inclusivity

• Akaash Maharaj (CEO, Mosaic Institute) – moderator
• Linda Greening and Lorna Cameron (Hartpury University, UK) – inclusivity and diversity initiatives for equestrians in the UK
• Simone Williams (Coach) – opportunities for para-equestrians
• Community Conversations – make your voice heard during our breakout room discussions regarding barriers and solutions to inclusivity in the equestrian sector

Nov 24: Career Paths

• Christine Ruepke (Director of Royal Winter Fair Horse Show) – moderator
• Panel discussion with:
  • Natalie Keller Reinert– equestrian fiction author
  • Kathryn Lefrancois– equine sports therapist
  • Nina Ekholm Fry – equine assisted services
  • Brandon Hall– Ontario Equestrian
  • Lindsay Nakonechny– Equestrian Canada

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