HITS Reminds Culpeper Exhibitors of 2013 Equine Health Entry Requirements

CULPEPER, VA (April 4, 2013) - With the first HITS Culpeper show just around the corner (Commonwealth National, April 17-21)  HITS, Inc. would like to remind all competitors that the Equine Health Requirements for HITS Culpeper have been changed from what was originally printed in the prize list. Many of the suggested measures are now required for entry to the show grounds and are outlined below. 

These biosecurity measures have been put into place to ensure horse health throughout the spring and summer show season, and are designed to decrease the risk of the introduction and/or spread of contagious or infectious diseases. Should you have any questions about these biosecurity measures, please feel free to contact the HITS office at 845-246-8833 or info@HitsShows.com.

Upon entry to Commonwealth Park all horses must have and provide certification for:

1)     Negative Coggins - Veterinary documentation dated within twelve months (365 days) of the ending date of each show.

2)     Event Participation Declaration - Signed by the owner/agent/trainer verifying that the horse has been healthy with no sign of infectious disease and has not had a fever above 102°F within 72 hours (3 days) of entry. Click here to view health requirements and participation declaration.

3)     Proof of Vaccination - Via a signed statement from the attending veterinarian that the horse has been vaccinated against the following:

1. West Nile Virus - within 12 months (365 days)
2. Equine Influenza – within 6 months (180 days)3. EHV 1 and EHV 4 - within 3 months (90 days)

If a vaccination will expire during one of the shows, the horse must receive its new vaccination prior to being issued a competition number for that show.

These heath documents are required upon entry to Commonwealth Park and copies must be filed in the Show Office before any competition numbers will be issued. The results on all required papers should indicate the horse’s registered (show) name.

Any horse not accompanied by these documents will be directed to the Show Veterinarian to obtain the required documents and/or vaccinations, and/or will be placed in quarantined stabling until the proper documents/vaccinations are obtained. Any horse showing signs of fever/illness/stress is subject to examination by HITS Officials and/or the Show Veterinarian, who may at their sole discretion, place the horse in quarantined stabling or take further action if deemed necessary.

HITS wishes all exhibitors a safe and healthy Spring and Summer show season.  For more details, see the show Rules and Regulations located the online prize list, available at www.HitsShows.com.

HITS Culpeper Show Dates:
Commonwealth National
April 17-21
Showday National
July 3-7
Cavalier Classic
July 10-14
Winston National
August 14-18
Constitution Classic
August 21-25
Culpeper Finals
September 25-29