Factsheets

The following are publications Dr. Wright authored or co-authored during his years as an Equine Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF). The factsheets indicated with "NEW" have recently been updated by Dr. Wright, Consultant - Equine Industry and Disease Prevention. The "unlinked" titles are currently being revised by Dr. Wright and will be posted in the near future.

Anatomy and Physiology

Equine Digestive Tract Structure and Function (OMAF)

    • The Visual World of the Horse

Body Condition

Breeding and Reproduction

Care and Handling

Feeding and Nutrition

General

    • Helpful Hints for Horse Enthusiasts

  • Selecting Your Horse

  • The Age of a Horse

  • The "Hand" Measurement

  • Thinking Like a Horse Simplifies Training (OMAF)

  • Economic Impact of the Horse Industry in Ontario

  • The History of Horse Brasses

  • Parts of Light Harness for Horses

Health and Biosecurity

Conditions:

Diseases:

Disease Control, Biosecurity, and Disease Surveillance:

Medications:

Parasites:

Poisonous Plants:

Protocols:

Housing

Canada Plan Service:

Safety

  • Does Your Riding Helmet Fit?

  • Horse Safety: Saddling, Bridling & Riding Western

  • Safety For Hunt Seat Riders

Transportation, Animal Welfare, and Handling