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2020 Lake Placid Horse Shows Cancelled


Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Shows’ First Cancellation in 51 Years


Lake Placid, NY, May 14, 2020 – The Lake Placid Horse Show Association has announced cancellation of this year’s horse shows. The current Coronavirus pan- demic forced the decision to cancel the Lake Placid Horse Shows, sponsored by Bainbridge Farms and pre- sented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC, which had been scheduled for June 23-July 5 at the North Elba Show Grounds. “This marks the first


cancellation in the horse shows’ 51-year history,” said Philip Richter, Chair- man of the Lake Placid Horse Show Association Board of Directors. “We place the safety of our ex- hibitors, the Lake Placid community and everyone connected with the horse shows above all else and that made this the only deci- sion possible. “This is incredibly dis-


appointing and I assure everyone that this decision was not made lightly,” Richter continued. “We left no question unasked and no option unexplored. Our Board was unanimous that this was the only option. As tragic as this is, we look for- ward to welcoming every- one back to Lake Placid in 2021 when we plan to once again host the ‘Best Two


stops on the nation’s hunter- jumper horse show circuit, the Lake Placid Horse Shows, sponsored by Bain- bridge Farms and presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC, feature more than 100 classes of competition each week awarding more than $600,000 in prize money. The shows are highlighted by the $100,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix and the $100,000 Great Ameri- can Insurance Group Grand Prix Presented by AON. The 2021 Lake Placid


Horse Shows will host the Lake Placid Horse Show, June 29 – July 4, and the I Love New York Horse Show, July 6–11. Further information is available by calling the Lake Placid Horse Show Association at 518-523-


Weeks of a Horseman’s Summer!’” One of the premier


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Equestrian Aid Foundation Processes 160 COVID-19 Relief Grants for Industry Professionals in Crisis


Wellington, Florida—Apr. 16, 2020—The Equestrian Aid Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of 160 relief checks to eques- trians in financial crisis as a direct result of the COVID- 19 pandemic. The initiative to support equestrian profes- sionals and industry service providers has been funded through EAF’s Disaster Re- lief Fund. “The essential shut-


down of our industry has re- ally thrown the community into crisis,” said EAF board member Scot Evans. “Many of the people we work among week in and week out have been left with no means of financial security and no way forward. It’s been devastating.” Applications


for


emergency grants have come from all corners of the equestrian community, from


jump crew to stewards to in- structors whose lesson in- come has all but disappeared. Thanks to community support, private donations, and the Great Charity Challenge, the Equestrian Aid Foundation has been able to fund emer- gency grant payments of $500 to assist qualified ap- plicants with basic living expenses. The Foundation is also honored to have finan- cial support from a growing number of businesses. “When we conceptu-


alized our Disaster Relief Fund several years ago, we never imagined we’d be helping our community through a pandemic,” said EAF board member Louise Riggio. “But this fund is de- signed to help people over- come the unimaginable. We’re making great strides to help alleviate the finan-


cial impact of COVID-19, and as long as we have com- munity support, we’ll con- tinue to face it head-on. We are horsemen helping horse- men.”


Please visit the


Equestrian Aid Founda- tion’s website for updates on grant availability and busi- nesses supporting EAF’s COVID-19 relief effort. Click here to donate to EAF’s Disaster Relief Fund.


About the EAF: The Equestrian Aid


Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists people from all cor- ners of the horse world within the United States who are coping with cata- strophic injury or illness and resulting financial crisis. For more information, please visit EquestrianAidFounda- tion.org.


Equine Health Protocols for the 2020 Vermont Summer Festival


Check Horse Health Off Your “To Do” List


East Dorset, Vermont – Now more than ever, the Vermont Summer Festival management team is dedi- cated to the health and wel- fare of all human and equine athletes competing at the six-week event from June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, Vermont. Show organizers are work- ing diligently with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) as well as local and state govern- ment officials to ensure all health and safety protocols are closely followed in the wake of the COVID-19 pan- demic.


competitors can review the following checklist to en- sure that their horses are ready to compete at this year’s Vermont Summer Festival.


Vermont Summer Festival Pre-Show Checklist √ My horses have been vac- cinated per my veterinar- ian’s recommendation √ I have completed the Ver- mont Summer Festival Vac- cination Declaration √ I have proof of a negative Coggins test obtained within 12 months √ I have obtained a Certifi- cate of Veterinary Inspec- tion (CVI) dated within 30 days of picking up my back number listing Vermont


Summer Festival as the point of destination and 3028 Route 7, East Dorset, Vermont as the physical destination Learn About Alternative Options √ My horses have been mi- crochipped according to USEF standards with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip, and I have the 15-digit code for my records √ I have completed the U.S. Center for SafeSport Train-


Notice to the Industry Confirmed Cases of EHV-1 at


Woodbine Racetrack: Monitoring and Containment Measures in Place


On May 17th, the Al-


cohol and Gaming Commis- sion of Ontario (AGCO) has confirmed that two horses residing at Woodbine Race- track have tested positive for the neurotropic strain of EHV-1. Both horses are 2- year-old thoroughbred horses that resided in Barn 12 at Woodbine. The horses were trans-


ported from Woodbine to the Ontario Veterinary Col- lege for testing and treat- ment on Saturday May 16, 2020 after showing neuro- logical symptoms, along with a third horse that sub- sequently tested negative. The AGCO received the re- sults late on Saturday May 16, 2020. The AGCO has di-


rected that four additional horses residing in Barn 12 at Woodbine be isolated as a precaution. One of the four horses has been isolated be- cause it resided near the two positive horses. The three other horses have fever symptoms but have other-


wise not shown signs con- sistent with EHV-1. The health and safety


of horses and of all people involved in the sport of horse racing is the AGCO’s top priority. Due to the in- fectious nature of this dis- ease, the AGCO has ordered the implementation of vari- ous infectious disease proto- cols to protect our equine athletes. The following measures are now in effect: • In order to determine whether the disease has spread to horses in other barns, no horses are to exit Woodbine Racetrack with- out AGCO approval until further notice. This restric- tion will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. • No horse is allowed in or out of Barn 12 until further notice, including for train- ing, except for emergency veterinary treatment or to be isolated. This restriction will be reviewed, based on the progression of the disease. • Only essential people shall enter Barn 12.


• All horses stabled at Woodbine must have their temperatures taken and recorded visibly on the horse’s stall door for twice daily inspection. Trainers with horses that have clini- cal signs consistent with EHV-1 infection (including fever of 101.5 F/38.5 C or higher) or respiratory signs (cough, nasal discharge, and/or neurological signs) must immediately report these findings to their vet- erinarian. • Equine dentistry is not per- mitted, except for emergen- cies. • Only ponies housed in the same barn will be allowed to pony horses. Horse people who had


horses at Woodbine Race- track within the last seven days should monitor their horses for any signs of ill- ness.


Horse people are re-


minded to remain vigilant and institute appropriate biosecurity measures and should consult their veteri-


narians for advice. To ensure best prac-


tices are in place to contain the disease, the AGCO re- ceived input from the infec- tious disease expert Dr. Scott Weese from the Uni- versity of Guelph and worked closely with Wood- bine management, veteri- narians, and horse people. The AGCO will con-


tinue to closely monitor the situation and any further de- velopments will be reported. EHV-1 cannot be spread to humans and is entirely unre- lated to the current COVID- 19 pandemic. For more information,


or to speak with Dr. Cham- bers, please call: 289-237-3922 Dr. Adam Chambers Manager of Veterinary Services


Additional resources on biosecurity:


https://www.equineguelph.c a/education/infection_con- trol_resources.php


ing and/or the SafeSport Re- fresher Training required annually (18 and older only) Complete Your Training


Vermont Summer Festi- val’s Equine Health Proto- cols w w w . v t - summerfestival.com/vacci- nation-coggins-health-certif icate-requirements/


Don’t forget... Vermont Summer Festival


In the meantime,


entries are due by Friday, June 5, 2020 Complete Entries Online - w w w . v t - summerfestival.com/prize- list/


Highlights of the 2020 Ver- mont Summer Festival: • “Equitation Tuesdays” Weeks 1-6 • $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derbies each Thurs- day Weeks 1-5 • $15,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby Thursday of Week 6 • World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) during Week 3 • Marshall & Sterling League “Gold Circle Show” (triple points) Weeks 1 and 2 • $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome each Thursday Weeks 1-6 • $5,000 1.25m Open Jumper Classic each Satur- day Weeks 1-6 • $30,000 Grand Prix each Saturday Weeks 1-5 • $50,000 Grand Prix Satur- day of Week 6


on the Vermont Summer Festival, please e-mail or visit www.vt-summerfesti- val.com.


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