Belfield Summer Regional - June 1st

WITH JUMPERS !!!!

MHSA regional/ BCHSA / Colonial Classic

SCHEDULE

 For entries / schedule/ counts - HERE

McDonogh Equestrian Facility Biosecurity Protocols and Requirements

McDonogh Equestrian Facility is taking active measures to protect its horses. The following announcements regarding biosecurity protocols and requirements are as follows:

• All horses stabling on the property must present to the stabling manager a negative coggins test and vaccination records BEFORE the horses enters the main barn . See below for specifics.

• NO horses that have competed in the state of California or been in close proximity to a horse that has been competing in California in the last 14 days may enter the McDonogh show grounds .

· Received regular and consistent vaccination against Equine Influenza and EHV-1/4 with most recent booster being within 180 days (as per USEF GR 845) and not within 7 days. Under no circumstances should a horse compete within 7 days of being vaccinated.

· Not shown symptoms of or been treated for EHV-1/4 within the past 28 days.

· Not been at a facility under quarantine for EHV-1/4 or exposed to any horses showing symptoms of EHV-1/4 within the past 28 days.

· Not had a temperature of over above 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit or any signs of respiratory or neurological disease within the last 14 days.

· Current negative Coggins documentation.

It is our shared responsibility to keep our horses safe. Similar to the suggested protocols in place for humans due to COVID-19, we urge all equestrians to please remember and abide by the following biosecurity measures:

· Take all horses’ temperature daily and report any horse with a temperature above 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit or any signs of respiratory or neurological disease to your veterinarian and/or show management

· Take the temperature of all horses prior to shipping to McDonogh Equestrian Facility.

· Avoid mixing of horses where possible and practice equine ‘social distancing.’

· Ensure good hygiene and biosecurity at the show and your home farms.

· Make sure your horses are currently vaccinated for influenza and EHV. Under no circumstances should a horse compete within 7 days of being vaccinated.

· You should be able to document your horse’s normal temperature before arrival.

Please do not ship horses with elevated temperatures. It is recommended that you establish a log of temperatures taken at least twice daily. If there is an elevated temperature for more than a 24-hour period, please consult your local Veterinarian immediately.

LIMITED ENTRIES POLICY - HERE