Greetings Dressage Competitors,

We are closely monitoring the Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) situation and coordinating protocols with the State, California Dressage Society, and USEF, regarding the required guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of your horses during our competition. The situation is fluid, and we will communicate with you as we receive updated information.

All horses entering the competition grounds will be required to present a temperature log for the 72 hours prior to arrival. Twice daily checks must be continued the entire time the horse is on the competition grounds. 

The temperature charts/records must also be available to the veterinarian upon arrival and must be maintained during the course of the competition. Thorough biosecurity will be in force according to the most recent protocol at the time of the event.

Each horse entering the competition grounds needs a Health Declaration or Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, before being allowed on the competition grounds. The document must include the statement:

“I have examined all the animals identified on this certificate within 5 days of the shipment date and have found them to be free from signs of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). During the last 14 days, these animals have not been exposed to VSV nor located on a VSV-confirmed or VSV-suspected premises.”

Horses will also be inspected, including an oral examination, for vesicles or ulcerative lesions.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding VSV please speak to your veterinarian directly for the most up-to-date information.

We may have a window of arrival for the horses. We will communicate this as soon as we have an update.

We look forward to seeing all of you!