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The EHV-1 saga in Florida continues. As we reported earlier this week, seven total horses have now tested positive for EHV-1 wild type, six of which were linked to HITS Ocala. While the quarantine at the Winter Equestrian Festival has been lifted, a variety of biosecurity measures remain in place to safeguard horse welfare. As we announced yesterday morning, Rocking Horse III will still run this weekend. All horses must have a health certificate dated within 72 hours of arriving on the show grounds stating the horse is EHV-1-free.
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Event officials at Red Hills emailed all registered competitors for the March 7-10 event yesterday afternoon, confirming that the event will also require a 72-hour health certificate. “We are prepared with a quarantine barn in the event of any suspicious horse,” officials said. “We have a terrific team of veterinarians in place should any horse require attention. But if you have any concerns about the health of your horse, please be judicious and err on the side of caution.”
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Clayton Fredericks is implementing his own quarantine at Oak Lane Farm in Ocala, according to an email newsletter he issued yesterday. Lessons with ship-ins have been suspended for 10 days. None of Clayton’s horses will be competing this weekend, and it seems unclear at this point as to whether or not he will make the trip to Red Hills. “Having observed the effects of Foot & Mouth Disease in the UK and Equine Influenza in Australia, I know that we cannot be too cautious, and, of course, the horse’s welfare is paramount,” Clayton said.
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Events This Weekend:
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Rocking Horse HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
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Sporting Days HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
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Twin Rivers HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
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Meadow Creek HT: [Website]
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Your Friday News:
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The USEA published excellent EHV-1 biosecurity guidelines from Spruce Meadows Veterinary Services and Dr. Emily Sandler. These tips include keeping equipment cleaned and restricted to one horse, daily monitoring of temperature and overall health, and avoiding common grazing and turnout areas. [USEA]
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Sinead Halpin and Hawley Bennett are the newest members of Team FLAIR Eventing, joining Lainey Ashker, Buck Davidson, Eric Dierks, Phillip Dutton and Allison Springer. “We look forward to supporting their efforts — while protecting their equine athletes’ lungs — as they ride toward the pinnacle of international eventing,” Dr. Jim Chiapetta, FLAIR president, said. [FLAIR]
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Event officials at Red Hills emailed all registered competitors for the March 7-10 event yesterday afternoon, confirming that the event will also require a 72-hour health certificate. “We are prepared with a quarantine barn in the event of any suspicious horse,” officials said. “We have a terrific team of veterinarians in place should any horse require attention. But if you have any concerns about the health of your horse, please be judicious and err on the side of caution.”
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Clayton Fredericks is implementing his own quarantine at Oak Lane Farm in Ocala, according to an email newsletter he issued yesterday. Lessons with ship-ins have been suspended for 10 days. None of Clayton’s horses will be competing this weekend, and it seems unclear at this point as to whether or not he will make the trip to Red Hills. “Having observed the effects of Foot & Mouth Disease in the UK and Equine Influenza in Australia, I know that we cannot be too cautious, and, of course, the horse’s welfare is paramount,” Clayton said.
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Events This Weekend:
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Rocking Horse HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
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Sporting Days HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
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Twin Rivers HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
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Meadow Creek HT: [Website]
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Your Friday News:
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The USEA published excellent EHV-1 biosecurity guidelines from Spruce Meadows Veterinary Services and Dr. Emily Sandler. These tips include keeping equipment cleaned and restricted to one horse, daily monitoring of temperature and overall health, and avoiding common grazing and turnout areas. [USEA]
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Sinead Halpin and Hawley Bennett are the newest members of Team FLAIR Eventing, joining Lainey Ashker, Buck Davidson, Eric Dierks, Phillip Dutton and Allison Springer. “We look forward to supporting their efforts — while protecting their equine athletes’ lungs — as they ride toward the pinnacle of international eventing,” Dr. Jim Chiapetta, FLAIR president, said. [FLAIR]
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Alltech is sponsoring the Alltech Equine Advantage Series in Australia, which will double the prize money at five one-star events this year. The top 25 riders in the series will be invited to compete in the final at the 2014 Sydney International Horse Trials. [An Eventful Life]
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The New England dressage community is supporting a footing upgrade project for the Green Mountain Horse Association. The New England Dressage Association and Central Vermont Dressage Association each pledged $5,000 to match donations made to the footing project by members. [COTH]
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The British Equestrian Federation has launched a new fitness campaign designed to increase participation in horseback riding. “Trot to be Trim” helps Brits lose weight while enjoying the companionship and thrill of riding horses. The program has already helped a variety of people achieve their weight-loss goals. [British Eventing]
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Eventers are dog people, and SmartPak provides an excellent reminder that your dog’s teeth need TLC, just like your horse’s. This SmartPak Blog post reminds us of the importance of regularly brushing your dog’s teeth, providing chew toys and bones that remove plaque and tartar, and feeding supplements that fight bad breath and bacteria. [SmartPak]
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Alltech is sponsoring the Alltech Equine Advantage Series in Australia, which will double the prize money at five one-star events this year. The top 25 riders in the series will be invited to compete in the final at the 2014 Sydney International Horse Trials. [An Eventful Life]
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The New England dressage community is supporting a footing upgrade project for the Green Mountain Horse Association. The New England Dressage Association and Central Vermont Dressage Association each pledged $5,000 to match donations made to the footing project by members. [COTH]
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The British Equestrian Federation has launched a new fitness campaign designed to increase participation in horseback riding. “Trot to be Trim” helps Brits lose weight while enjoying the companionship and thrill of riding horses. The program has already helped a variety of people achieve their weight-loss goals. [British Eventing]
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Eventers are dog people, and SmartPak provides an excellent reminder that your dog’s teeth need TLC, just like your horse’s. This SmartPak Blog post reminds us of the importance of regularly brushing your dog’s teeth, providing chew toys and bones that remove plaque and tartar, and feeding supplements that fight bad breath and bacteria. [SmartPak]
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