24/05/2026
Equine Influenza β Biosecurity Measures
As you may already be aware, there has been an increase of confirmed equine influenza cases in parts of the UK.
To help minimise risk and maintain a safe environment for horses visiting and living at the centre, we urge competitors to observe the following protocols when visiting
*Check your horse before you travel to the centre β look for signs of fever, nasal discharge or coughing. Horses should NOT be brought to the centre if they are not in good health on the date of travel
*Ensure that your horseβs equine influenza vaccinations are up to date. We operates a 12-month vaccination policy and we ask that all equines visiting the centre are vaccinated
*Always travel with your horse passports. Please bring it to the secretary BEFORE unloading. Any horses with vaccinations that are not up to date will be turned away and entries will be lost.
*Minimise horse-to-horse contact wherever possible, in the lorry park, on walkways, and in the competition spaces
*Do not share equipment, such as buckets, grooming kits, tack, or water sources
*Competitors should not travel horses that have recently been in contact with any suspected or confirmed cases.
*Please keep your visit time minimal. Do not wander into the barns .
Help to keep Widmer a safe space for all of our special equines β your support is appreciated!