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Horses: care and handling

Learn about the care and handling of horses.

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Body condition

  • Body condition scoring of horses
  • Estimating body weight for horses

Care

  • Ontario care guidelines for equine rescue, retirement and adoption/rehoming facilities
  • Management recommendations for donkeys and mules
  • Recommended Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farm Animals — Horses

Transportation

  • Horse trailering
  • Recommended Code of Practice for Care and Handling of Farm Animals — Transportation
Updated: April 20, 2026
Published: May 24, 2022

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

Growing Ontario’s agri-food sector to create a stronger economy for the province.

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