The Arkell Equine Research Facility is the home for a herd of horses, ponies and foals. The station maintains a herd of standardbred and thoroughbred horses and will bring in ponies and breed for foals as needed. These animals are mainly used for OMAFRA-U of G approved projects.

The facility is surrounded by 57 hectares of pasture with many paddocks and shelters for housing up to 80 horses, ponies and foals. 

On the property there are 2 large horse barns that include:

• 3 stocks
• 16 box stalls
• 1 breeding shed
• 2 isolation units

The Arkell Research Station includes equine, swine and poultry facilities.

Research areas and outcomes

See current research at the Arkell Equine Research Facility [1].

The Arkell equine herd is primarily used for reproductive, respiratory and locomotion/performance studies. The majority of the equine research studies are conducted at on-campus facilities at the University of Guelph, and the Arkell Equine Station is largely a ‘housing’ facility.