Equine Career Night will also feature a used tack sale where attendees can stock up on barn essentials.
GUELPH, Ont. – Equine Management students at the University of Guelph are hosting Equine Career Night on Friday, Nov. 20 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Peter Clark Hall. Admission is free and open to everyone. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/2s4d59wu.
The event features presentations from four speakers representing a diverse range of careers in the equine industry:
• Madeline Boast of Balanced Bay Nutrition, an equine nutritionist and PhD candidate who helps horse owners worldwide develop personalized, science-based nutrition programs.
• Maddy Ball of MDP Photography, an equine photographer specializing in horse show photography and portrait work that celebrates every rider’s story.
• Kirstin Muir of KAMM’s Equine Sport Therapy, an equine registered veterinary technician and certified Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) practitioner specializing in equine health and performance.
• Sgt. Kristopher McCarthy of the Toronto Police Mounted Unit, a mounted officer who supports public safety and engages with the community through horsemanship and skilled policing work.
The evening will also feature 19 exhibitors from professional equine businesses including Mad Barn, Henry Equine Insurance, Sprucewood Tack Shop, The Equestrian Physio, Horses in Motion Saddle Fitting and many more. Exhibitors will be happy to answer questions from attendees about their career paths and the industry today. This is a great chance to gain knowledge and network with experts currently working in the field.
“It feels really special to come to the University of Guelph and be part of an event like this,” said Buse Buke, a Business Development Manager at EquJobs and an exhibitor at the event. “I've always believed that the equine industry is full of incredible people and opportunities, but finding the right connections and knowing where to look isn't always easy. I'm excited to meet students, hear about their dreams and ambitions, and hopefully help open a few doors along the way!”
Attendees will also receive free raffle tickets to enter for more than $1,000 in equine-related prizes generously donated by the event’s sponsors. Some examples of the prizes available to win include a private positive reinforcement lesson from GROW Horsemanship, a saddle fit evaluation from Horses in Motion Saddle Fitting and a biomechanics riding lesson from Dressage Flow. Other prizes include saddle pads, coolers, hats, YETI mugs and more. Stop by the raffle table on Nov. 20 to see what other amazing prizes are up for grabs.
Equine Career Night will also feature a used tack sale where attendees can stock up on barn essentials. The sale offers a wide variety of blankets, bits, bridles, wraps, girths and jump standards before winter at great prices.
Parking is available for free on campus after 5:00pm. P31 is the closest visitor lot to the event.
About the Equine Management degree program at the University of Guelph:
The Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (B.B.R.M.) program at the University of Guelph is Canada's first degree program to offer a specialization in Equine Management. This unique program combines a solid background in business, biological sciences and equine management through practical and theoretical experience. Graduating students will be prepared for a broad range of leadership and managerial positions in the industry. Students can also take this major as an entry point to the field of veterinary medicine.
For questions, media inquiries or to register as an exhibitor, please contact the Equine Career Night Organizing Committee at equinecareernight2026@gmail.com
SOURCE BBRM Program at University of Guelph
