The Association expects all horses, ponies and donkeys to have an up-to-date equine influenza vaccination record, a copy of which must accompany every equine coming onto the showground. Checks will be made by the Association’s Veterinary Officers at the Show and you will be asked to leave the showground if you cannot produce this or it is not up to date. All equines who have started their vaccinations, prior to 31 December 2023 must have received two primary vaccinations which are given not less than 21 days and not more than 92 days apart. If sufficient time has elapsed the horse, pony or donkey must also have received a booster vaccination which is given not less than 150 days and not more than 215 days after the second component of the primary vaccination, and further booster vaccinations at intervals of not more than a year apart. There was a change to the intervals in the initial course starting in January 2024. All equines who have started their vaccines since 1 January 2024 must have received two primary vaccinations which are given not less than 21 days and not more than 60 days apart. If sufficient time has elapsed the horse, pony or donkey must also have received a booster vaccination which is given not less than 120 days and not more than 180 days after the second component of the primary vaccination, and further booster vaccinations at intervals of not more than a year apart. None of the vaccinations must have been given on the day of entry to the Showground or on any of the 6 days before entry to the Showground.
Note:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT – Annual Vaccinations with the two primary vaccinations, with entry to the Showground 7 days after any booster.
RECOMMENDED – 6 monthly boosters. Foals 6 months of age or older must meet the minimum equine influenza vaccination requirement.
