Hampton Riding Centre

We made the best of today! We stayed home and played in our front cross country field for a “mock competition”.

"When your horse has a short neck, regard it as an alarm bell going off in your training," says William Solyntjes.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE! CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS!

Hello all,
We have just received a notice from our local Veterinarian.

Where this outbreak is so fresh, we can not risk the health of our horses or yours.
The unknown spread of this is always scary.

We regret to inform you that our Adult Dressage night- Aug 27th is cancelled.
We may be able to reschedule you all later, if it becomes a contained outbreak.

Also, our very exciting PEI Pony Club Rally is cancelled. We have been asked to
"Avoid unnecessary travel between farms, boarding facilities, shows, clinics, competitions, and other equine gatherings "
so we can not in good conscience head out to PEI.

This is so disappointing but the right thing to do.
Our farm will remain closed to outside horses while we wait to hear updates from the Vet experts.

Thanks
Jennifer
Dickinson & Baird Veterinary Services's Post
Dickinson & Baird Veterinary Services
NEWS BULLETIN
CONFIRMED CASE OF EHV-1
NEUROLOGICAL FORM
IN NEW BRUNSWICK
A confirmed positive case of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), neurological form, has been reported in New Brunswick.
PLEASE HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF TRANSMISSION
• Restrict horse movement whenever possible
• Avoid unnecessary travel between farms, boarding facilities, shows, clinics, competitions, and other equine gatherings
• Implement strict biosecurity measures
• Contact the clinic if you are concerned about a sick horse or potential exposure
IMPORTANT
Vaccination against EHV-1 and EHV-4 does not provide protection against the neurological form of EHV-1.
Strict biosecurity and restricting horse movement are among the most effective ways to limit the spread of disease.
Please watch for further recommendations from local horse circuits, Princess Louise Park, and/or the Province of New Brunswick.
We will continue monitoring the situation and will share updates as additional information becomes available.
Although this news is concerning, sporadic cases can occur, and a prompt, coordinated response is often successful in controlling transmission.
Thank you for helping protect the health of our local equine community.
DICKINSON & BAIRD VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Hampton, New Brunswick

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Another horsey weekend Saturday dawned warm and humid, but that doesn’t stop a horse show from happening. Just outside the , the Hampton Riding Centre hosted its annual Cross Country Event. Similar to…

Thank you to everyone who made our Horse Trials a huge success!! All riders went clear on cross country and stadium rounds. Super riding by all!
Here are some ribbon pictures. And more jumping ones to come

Ever wonder what that trail ride through the woods is like from your horse's perspective? In this week's episode of "Barn Stories," the author dismounts to walk alongside her horse—and experiences a whole new world at the ground level: https://bit.ly/BarnStories_Ep97

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