Biosecurity Information for Participants
Name of event
Date of Event
PIC of Venue
Event Organiser
Event Biosecurity Manager
2015 Equestrian Australia Endurance
Championships. AERA 40km, AERA 90km, FEI
90km*, FEI 120km ** and FEI 160km***
October 23/24/25th
Glen Innes Endurance Club
Luke Annetts (In consultation with OC and FVD
(Mary Bowron))
Contact:
lukeannetts@hotmail.com
0407148835
Biosecurity is the management of infectious diseases to reduce the risk of transmission. Animal
biosecurity is a comprehensive approach with the critical element being the control of disease
agents and the prevention of the spread of any disease agents. This includes, hygiene practices
and the quarantine of and control of infectious diseases onto and within, the Red Range
Sportsground and surrounding roads and tracks. This information applies to management of
infectious disease risk in general, which could include strangles, diarrhoea, respiratory illness
and also includes information specifically relating to Hendra virus risk and its zoonotic potential.
Biosecurity also includes management of risks associated with livestock pests such as cattle
ticks and the associated governmental regulations.
All participants are asked to co operate with the organising committee to help ensure the 2015
Equestrian Australia Endurance Championships is a successful and enjoyable event for all. The
organising committee sincerely hopes that participants will understand that this policy aims to
protect the health of all horses and people associated with the 2015 Equestrian Australia
Endurance Championships event.
Every participant has a responsibility to abide by the biosecurity measures and to follow the
directions of the Organising Committee (OC), Veterinary Commission, Chief Steward and
Ground Jury members. Failure to do so risks exclusion from the event.
This document summarises the actions that participants are asked to take, in particular the
person who is responsible for each horse. The person responsible for each horse is ultimately
responsible for ensuring that their horse does not pose a risk to the health of horses or people
at the event. All horses which enter the ride venue and any travelling companions are subject
to the requirements set out in this document. All participants are asked to ensure that they
abide by the requests made of them in this document, and this co operation will be greatly
appreciated by the Organising Committee.
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Participants must check with their relevant State or Territory Government regarding legislative
requirements, for example waybills, travel permits, fodder restrictions, and cattle tick control.
Some information about travelling to NSW from other states can be found at
http://www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au/destination-new‐south‐wales‐act.html and
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/health/images/information‐
byspecies/cattle/ticks/moving‐horses‐qld‐nsw
Overseas participants must familarise themselves, and comply with, the applicable Australian
quarantine requirements. Information about travelling to Australia can be found at
http://agriculture.gov.au/travelling/to‐australia/
Some references are included at the end of this document which provide more information if
needed.
The Event Biosecurity Manager is Luke Annetts (in conjunction with the OC) who must be
contacted (details on page 1 of this document) if there is a horse health issue prior to the
Veterinary Commissions arrival. The Event Biosecurity Manager is in charge should a biosecurity
risk arise before the Veterinary commission arrives.
Biosecurity begins before the event. Unwell horses must not knowingly
be brought to the event.
1. PREVENTING THE INTRODUCTION OF DISEASE ONTO THE RIDE VENUE
The following actions are required of the person responsible for each horse.
A. INFORMATION
Provide the ride secretary with:
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Name and contact details of the person who is responsible for each horse when
finalising entries
Details of any changes to the responsible person before the horse arrives at the ride
base
Full details of your horse/s identity and property of origin, including PIC. If any horse is
returning to a location other than its property of origin, provide the details of this
property prior to departure from the event venue
Proof of current vaccination if your horse/s is/are vaccinated against Hendra virus.
Accepted proof is a vaccination certificate or notation in the horse/s’ logbook completed
by the Vet who administered the vaccine or scanned microchip by OC or vet commission
and compliant in the Hendra Vaccine registry
https://health4horses.com.au/About/Hendra-Vaccination-Lookup/
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A properly completed Horse Health Declaration for every horse entering the ride base
and their travelling companions, on arrival at the ride venue. The declaration states that
the horse/s is/are healthy to the best of the responsible person’s knowledge, and
includes a temperature log for the 16 days prior to arrival at the ride venue and
subsequently, until the pre ride veterinary check. DO NOT bring an unwell horse onto
the ride base. A template Horse Health Declaration is attached to this document.
B. HEALTH CHECKS
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Regularly and carefully check the health of each horse before leaving home, while
travelling, and after arrival at the ride venue. Health checks should include: normal
eating and drinking habits, temperatures between 37.5 and 38.5C. Any nasal
discharge, coughing, fever (temperature greater than 38.5), swelling, lameness or off
food or water should be noted and a veterinarian contacted to conduct an
examination.
If a horse becomes unwell while travelling, contact a vet and the ride organiser,
before arrival at the ride base.
C. HYGIENE
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Ensure that the horse/s you bring to the ride venue are from properties actively
practicing effective biosecurity principles
Wash your horse/s before leaving home so that soil and organic matter are removed
from their coats and hooves
Check for any evidence of ticks and abide by all government regulations for spraying
Wash your vehicles and floats before leaving home to remove visible dirt
Clean all horse gear of visible dirt before leaving home
Bring sufficient tack, feed and water containers with you, to avoid sharing these at
the event
Adhere to all regulations regarding the transport of plants (including horse feed) and
animals. Interstate participants must inform themselves and abide by, the
regulations which apply to your point of origin. International competitors must
comply with Australian quarantine regulations.
Keep horse feed and water under cover and away from fruit trees to prevent
contamination from birds/flying foxes while travelling and at the event
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2 PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF DISEASE AT THE RIDE VENUE
The following actions are required of the person responsible for each horse.
A. INFORMATION
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At the pre ride vet check, provide a duly completed temperature log for each horse
entered in the ride and its travelling companions, covering the time from arrival at
the ride base until Thursday evening. A template Horse Health Declaration is
attached to this document
Ensure your horse/s is/are identified for the duration of the event by a number
written in crayon on rump. Numbers can be rewritten if they become illegible
Ensure horses which have proven current vaccination against Hendra virus are
identified by a green ribbon in their mane or tail for the duration of the event. The
event organisers will provide the green ribbon
B. HYGIENE
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Make every effort to ensure the cleanliness of your vehicles and floats before
entering the ride base
As much as possible, minimise contact with other people’s horses, and restrict
access to your horse/s by others
Avoid sharing of water or feed containers or equipment. If this must happen, gear
must be cleaned and disinfected between horses.
Clean your horse yards of manure and feed scraps on a regular basis
Collect manure so it can be easily removed from your camp by the event organisers
Do not use communal water troughs at the ride base for horse drinking water
C. HORSE HEALTH
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Provide a thermometer and take your horse/s temperature twice daily from arrival
at the ride venue until the pre ride vet check, and during ride vet checks if required
Immediately notify the Chief Steward/President of vet commission/FVD/Treatment
vet if your horse becomes unwell during the event
D. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Please note that the person responsible for any horse requiring treatment, including sampling
and laboratory testing, will be responsible for all costs associated with treatment. Horses’
logbooks will not be returned while accounts remain outstanding. The person responsible for
each horse must bear the costs associated with an incident should they knowingly bring an
unwell horse to the event
Thank you for your co operation with these requirements.
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ATTACHMENT 1 HORSE HEALTH DECLARATION INCLUDING TEMPERATURE LOG
2015 Equestrian Australia Endurance Championships
MANDATORY HORSE HEALTH DECLARATION
Presentation of this duly completed and signed Mandatory Horse Health Declaration and temperature log is a condition of
entry to the 2015 Equestrian Australia Endurance Championships
Failure to provide this completed and signed Horse Health Declaration on arrival at the ride base shall result in refusal of
entry to the grounds for the horse(s).
What is required?
All horses (including companion and alternate horses) which you intend bringing to the 2015 Equestrian Australia Endurance
Championships must have their rectal temperature taken twice daily and recorded in the temperature log table below. You must
begin taking and recording the temperature from Wednesday 7 October 2015 and continue each day until your horse(s) enter the
ride base. On arrival at the ride base you must provide this document to the camp coordinator who will retain it.
What should I do if my horse’s temperature exceeds 38.5C after 7 October 2015 but before I leave home?
You should immediately contact your local veterinarian and heed their advice on whether to travel your horse. If you do travel your
horse, a veterinary examination report stating the reason for the increased temperature must accompany this document and be
provided to the camp coordinator on arrival of the horse at the Red Range Sportsground.
What should I do if my horse’s temperature exceeds 38.5C after 7 October 2015 and whilst in transit to the 2015 Equestrian Australia
Endurance Championships?
You should immediately contact the nearest veterinarian and heed their advice on whether to continue travelling. If you do continue
to travel your horse to the event, a veterinary examination report stating the reason for the increased temperature must accompany
this document and be provided to the camp coordinator on arrival of the horse at the Red Range sports grounds.
Do I need to continue to take my horses temperature after I arrive at ride base?
Yes, you are required to take your horse’s temperature twice daily up until and including Friday morning, 23rd October. The
temperature must be recorded on the “Ride base temperature log sheet” (see below) and must be produced on demand if so
requested by a veterinarian, Chief Steward or their delegate.
What should I do if my horse’s temperature exceeds 38.5C after arriving at the ride base?
If your horse’s temperature exceeds 38.5C after you arrive at ride base the President Vet Commission or Foreign Veterinary
Delegate and the Chief Steward must be advised immediately.
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Event Name
2015
TRAVEL TEMPERATURE LOG
Equestrian Australia Endurance Event Date
23-25/10/2015
Championships
This form is to be presented to the camp allocation officer on arrival of the horse(s) at the Red Range Sports Grounds.
Horses will not be granted entry to the ride base unless this page and the following pages are completed and signed.
Details of the person responsible for the horse(s):
Full Name:
Full Residential
Address
Details of property of origin of the horse(s):
Full Address:
(If different to residential address)
Phone
( )
Mobile
Email
Town
State
PCode
Town
State
PCode
Pic Number:
Identification details of each horse:
Breed
Description / Sex
Arabian
Chestnut Gelding
AERA Logbook no:
Microchip No or
Brands
Registered Name
Stable Name
985171111
Red Rock Fred
Fred
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Temperature Log for each horse:
Horses stable
Wed
Thurs
name (from
07/10/15 08/10/15
table above)
am pm am pm
Fri
09/10/15
am pm
Sat
Sun
10/10/15 11/10/15
am pm am pm
Mon
12/10/15
am pm
Temperature Log for each horse:
Horses stable
Sun
Mon*
name (from
18/10/15 19/10/15
table above)
am pm am pm
Tues*
20/10/15
am pm
Weds*
Thurs*
21/10/15 22/10/15
am pm am pm
Fri*
23/10/15
am pm
Tues
13/10/15
am pm
Wed
14/10/15
am pm
Thurs
15/10/15
am pm
Fri
16/10/15
am pm
Sat
17/10/15
am pm
* Note: Use the next form ‘ride base temperature log’ after you arrive at the ride base.
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Declaration by owner or person responsible for the horse/s:
I ........................................................... the person named above as the person responsible for the horse/s named above, declare that
the horse(s) has/have been in good health, eating normally and has/have not shown signs of illness since Wednesday 7 October
2015. I give my authorization for the Chief Steward or his delegate to call for a veterinary inspection of the horse(s) named above,
should they show signs of illness at any time whilst at the ride base. I agree to pay any veterinary fees incurred as a result of this. I
further agree;
1. That all horses were shampooed, rinsed and allowed to dry, and their hooves picked clean of all solid material prior to
departure from the property of origin.
2. That all vehicles and equipment accompanying the horses were in a clean condition at the start of travel to the 2015
Equestrian Australia Endurance Championships.
3. That failure to comply with items (1) and (2) above may result in refusal of entry to the event venue and disciplinary action by
my relevant State Management Committee.
4. That I have complied with all government regulations with regards to cattle tick spraying, tick gates and waybills
5. To be bound by any directions given by AERA and FEI officials and veterinarians
6. That in the event of horse movement restrictions, I agree to be responsible for the care, maintenance, feeding and watering of
the named horses at my own cost.
I declare that the information contained in this Horse Health Declaration and temperature log is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Name: ............................................................................................. Signature: ...........................................................................
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RIDE BASE TEMPERATURE LOG
2015 Equestrian Australia Endurance Championships
Event Name
Event Date
23-25/10/2015
This page is to be retained and used to record your horse/s’ daily temperature from the horse/s’ arrival at Red Range Sports Ground until pre ride vetting has
commenced. Failure to continue to monitor and record your horse/s temperature on this log shall result in removal of your horse from the ride base and entry into
the EA Endurance Championships refused.
It is not a requirement to take your horse’s temperature once pre-ride vetting has commenced.
Details of the person responsible for the horse(s):
Full Name:
Phone
( )
Mobile
Email
Full Residential Address
Town
State
PCode
Details of property of origin of the horse(s):
Pic Number:
Full Address:
Town
State
PCode
(If different to residential address)
Identification details of each horse:
Breed
Description / Sex
Arabian
Chestnut Gelding
AERA Logbook no:
Microchip No
Registered Name
Stable Name
985171111
Red Rock Fred
Fred
Temperature Log for each horse:
Horses stable name
(from table above)
Sun
18/10/15
am
pm
Mon*
19/10/15
am
pm
Tues*
20/10/15
am
pm
Weds*
21/10/15
am
pm
Thurs*
22/10/15
am
pm
Fri*
23/10/15
am
pm
Note: start using this form when you arrive at the ride base.
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These references may be useful:
QLD DPI
1. Guidelines for veterinarians handling potential Hendra virus infection in horses, December
2013
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/97713/2355-guidelines-for-veterinarianssept-2013.pdf
NSW DPI
1. Horse Events: Biosecurity guidelines for organisers and competitors factsheet, 2011.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/401924/Horse‐events‐biosecurity‐guidelines‐
fororganisers‐and‐competitors.pdf
2. Prime fact 970 Hendra virus June 2014
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/310492/hendra_virus_primefact_970.pdf
3. Prime fact 836 Stop the spread of horse diseases, 2008
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/250418/Stop‐the‐spread‐of‐horse‐
diseases.pdf
4. Prime fact 1339 Emergency Animal Diseases in NSW, April 2014
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/121109/Emergency‐animal‐diseases.pdf
5. Horse Venue Biosecurity Workbook, June 2010.
6. Primefact 495 Horse Health: Vaccination against tetanus and Strangles, June 2007.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/150815/horse‐health‐vaccination‐against‐
tetanusand‐strangles.pdf
General information:
1. Horse health
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/horses/health
1. Travel to NSW
http://www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au/destination‐new‐south‐wales‐act.html
2. Movement from QLD to NSW
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/263778/Moving-horses-into-and-withinNSW.pdf
3. 4. Information for overseas travellers
http://agriculture.gov.au/travelling/to‐australia/
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