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Equine Health Checklist

It has been produced by NEWC, BEVA and WHW for the Equine Sector Council for Health and Welfare

The checklist sets out the essential routines to help care for horses responsibly in a simple, accessible format and will encourage – among other good habits – basic disease prevention in routine horse care. The ultimate aim is to have the poster displayed in every yard, vet’s reception, horse owner’s stable etc. – indeed everywhere that it can be seen by horse owners and keepers.

Biosecurity for Horses leaflet, please take some time to read the following guidelines, in light of recent EHV-1 outbreaks

link to the Scottish Government's Biosecurity for Horses leaflet. This leaflet outlines basic biosecurity measures that can be applied by anyone, as well as information on Equine Infectious Anaemia, African Horse Sickness and West Nile Virus. EHV-1

Biosecurity

AHT LAUNCHES GUIDELINES FOR HORSE OWNERS IN LIGHT OF RECENT EQUINE HERPESVIRUS (EHV-1) OUTBREAK
In the light of recent Equine HerpesVirus (EHV-1) outbreaks, the AHT has launched a set of guidelines for horse owners and event co-ordinators to help minimise the risk of any infectious disease spread.

Commenting on the guidelines, Dr Richard Newton, Head of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance, at the AHT, said: “We have had a lot of enquiries from horse owners worried, in particular, about the risk of EHV-1. We have pulled together these guidelines to advise horse owners and event organisers on best practice to avoid the spread of infectious disease.

“This is, of course, in light of the recent EHV-1 outbreaks, but the advice would be the same when dealing with a case, or indeed outbreak, of any infectious disease.

“I would reiterate to anyone concerned that their horse may have been exposed to, or is infected with, EHV-1 or any other infectious equine disease to contact their local vet for advice as soon as possible.”

Since November 2012, the AHT has assisted with six outbreaks of EHV-1 in Devon, Somerset, East Anglia and Gloucestershire. All six have caused neurological signs in the affected horses.

This is an unusual number of outbreaks to diagnose in such a short period of time – in previous years; the AHT would have been surprised to have six outbreaks in the course of a year. However, through our disease surveillance programmes, the AHT regularly sees peaks and troughs of disease occurrence, and at certain periods we experience more cases of a certain disease than at other times. Unfortunately there is no clear scientific explanation for this.

EHV-1 remains latent in a large proportion of the UK’s equine population, and similar to the cold sore virus in humans, it can, under certain circumstances, re-activate itself. This is when it causes problems. It is believed that the virus re-activates when horses are under stress so we advise horse owners to avoid putting their animals under undue stress.

If you are concerned that your horse may have been exposed to EHV-1, please consult your vet for advice. If your horse is infected or has been exposed, please act responsibly and avoid moving the animal until it has been given the all clear by your vet.

In the light of recent Equine HerpesVirus (EHV-1) outbreaks, the AHT has launched a set of guidelines for horse owners and event co-ordinators to help minimise the risk of any infectious disease spread.

Guidelines

Andrew Ballantyne

It is with deep regret to report that long standing Scottish Sports Horse member Andrew Ballantyne sadly passed away on Friday. Andrew was always passionate about his horses and his breeding program from Simpsonland Farm, Hamilton. He bred and owned the stallions Just Ross by Calvaro and the HOYS finalist Victors Quest by Conquest. Andrew was a big personality within Scottish Show jumping for many years. As well as being a respected judge Andrew was a very well known supporter and sponsor of the RHS. Andrew was an official and organiser at the RHS for a number of years. His presence at the RHS will be greatly missed. As well as his involvement in the sport as a breeder, owner, judge and official his business was also a sponsor at many shows throughout Scotland. Our thoughts are with Andrew's family and many friends at this very sad time.

(Date of Event: 19 Feb 2013)

Mare & Youngstock Inhand series 2013

Qualifying Shows so far

7th April 2013
Cabin In Hand & Ridden Show, The Cabin Equestrian Centre, Ordyfauld, Keithhall, Inverurie, AB51 0LL
Sec: Fiona Quennell, Ordyfaud, Keithhall, Inverurie, AB51 0LL
Cabin

13th-14th April 2013
Ingliston Grand Slam Showing, Ingliston E.C, Old Greenock Rd, Bishopton, PA7 5PA
Sec: Kristina Fraser, Ingliston E.C, Bishopton
Ingliston

3rd-5th May 2013
Kingsbarn Showing Show, Kingsbarn E.C, Westersheildhill, Falkirk, FK1 3AT
Sec: B Nichol, Kingsbarn E.C, Falkirk
Kingsbarn

4th-5th May 2013
Mundole Spring Show, Mundole Equestrian, Forres, Moray, IV36 2SG
Sec: Jenny Davidson, Mundole E.C, Forres
Mundole

18th May 2013
New Aberdour Horse Show, The Cabin Equestrian Centre, Ordyfauld, Keithhall, Inverurie, AB51 0LL
Sec: Zoe Wright, Uppertack, Brucklay, Maud, Aberdeenshire, AB42 4QW

25th May 2013
Stewarton & Dunlop, Lainshaw, Irvine Rd, Stewarton
Sec: Jessie Singleton, Little Barleith, Mauchline Road, Hurlford, KA1 5JL
Stewarton

1st June 2013
Central & West Fife, Hilton of Beath Farm, Kelty, KY4 0HF
Sec: Mrs Pat Wilson, Careskerdo Cottage, Gupar, Fife, KY15 5PN
Westfife

16th June 2013
Ythan R.C In Hand & Saddle Show, Turriff Show Ground
Sec: Laurie Ingram, East Wing, Meddens, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire, AB21 0QJ
Ythan RC

20th-23rd June 2013
Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Sec: as above
RHS

29th June 2013
United East Lothian Agricultural Society, East Fortune, East Lothian, EH39 5LB
Sec: Mrs Elspeth Laidlaw, Garden, Stirling & Burnett, 39 High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1EW
Haddington

29th-30th June 2013
Mundole Summer Show, Mundole E.C, Forres, Moray, IV36 2SG
Sec: Jenny Davidson, Mundole E.C, Forres
Mundole

7th July 2013
North East of Scotland Horse Show, Cullerlie Farm Park, by Echt, AB32 6XL
Sec: Lauren Cowie, Allt-na-craig, Craigearn, inverurie, AB51 5LN
NERC
16th-17th July 2013
Scottish Horse Show, Ingliston E.C, Old Greenok Road, Bishopton, PA5 7PA
Sec: Carolyn Beattie, Stonehill House, Sheriffmuir, Dunblane, FK15 0LP
SHS

20th July 2013
Fenwick Agricultural Show, Aitkenhead Farm, Fenwick
Sec: Jessie Singleton, Little Barleith, Mauchline Road, Hurlford, KA1 5JL
Fenwick

FINALS

Sunday 18th August,
SNEC
Broxburn

MEMBERSHIPS 2013/2013 Foal Registrations

Memberships for 2013 are now due, if you wish to take part in any event, run by the SSH, you need to be a Member, Mare & Youngstock Gradings, Stallion Gradings, and Graded stallions.

2013 Foal Registrations
2013 foal's will be arriving soon, if you are wishing to register your foal with the SSH please read our Fees & Passport page, for this year's prices Etc, or contact the office on 0844 846 5220
the registration letter for this year is " I "
the SSH wishes our Studs & Breeders a successful 2013 season.

N.B. All foals must be registered within 6months of birth or by 31st December.

*****On-line Stud Book*****
To access the programme click On-line Stud Book side bar menu.

Members have on-line access to the Grassroots programme detailing SSH Horses, pedigrees, members and owners. A login number and password may be obtained from the Society office. 0844 846 5220, Current members login details are being posted this week.

Ped eWeb is an electronic Stud Book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and member details direct from the Breed Society to your own computer via the Internet.

What it does ....
Provides the Breed Society member with the tool to access the Breed Society data, in an interactive electronic format.
• Search for members by Name, address, prefix, region
• View the animals Owned/Bred, Alive/Dead, Male/female/castrate
• Search for animals by Name, registration number, owner, breeder, Alive/dead,Male/Female
• Display full details of a selected animal - including four generation pedigee and progeny list
• On-line registration of additional produce ( Coming Soon)
• On-line notifications of deaths
• On-line transfers ( Coming Soon)
• On-line service certificates ( Coming Soon)
• On-line subscription renewal ( Coming Soon)

Membership Form

International Success For Scottish Breeders!

On October 13th the Scottish sports horse VALETTO JX (Cevin z x Giorgioni) bred by the late Jane Maxwell, ridden by Courtney Vince, claimed victory winning the 7500 euro prize, jumping a record height of 2.10m in the CSI3* six bar at St Lo in France.

Rider Courtney Vince made history when yet another of Jane's home bred horses BALLOON JX ( Baloubet Du Rouet x Akkord) shared the second prize with Swiss rider Markus Hauri ridding La Cross. Both Valetto JX & Balloon JX have earned 45 points between them at International level.

Valetto JX and rider Courtney Vince also represented Team Canada in the Nations Cup in Barcelona with a Team result of sixth place.

The other horses who have earned WBFSH points are the Scottish Sports Horse Stallion Ingliston Twister (Tornado x Voltaire) 405 Pts, URSULA XII, 315 Points, (Volatire x Papgeno) bred by John & Mary Turnbull, WHISKY MAC IV, (Emillion x Burggraaf) 95 Pts, also bred by John & Mary Turnbull, and VOLCANO - 14 points, full brother to Twister, bred by the Gillespie Brothers.

The success of these horses have accumulated 874 points placing the Stud Book in 21st postion out of the sixty five member Stud Books in the WBFSH Show Jumping Rankings.

In the WBFSH rankings for Eventing, BOJACK JX (Baloubet Du Rouet x La Piko) also bred by the late Jane Maxwell has earned 61 points and GOLD PRINCE by the late SSH licensed stallion Goldhills out of the cruising mare Early Bird, bred by Hugh Patterson, has earned 1pt, thus placing the Scottish Sports Horse in 39th Postion.

The Scottish Sports Horse is a very small stud book in comparison to the majority of the other Stud Book members which highlights the success of Scottish Breeders, the Scottish Sports Horse would therefore like to extend its congratulations to all connections and pay special tribute to the Late Jane Maxwell for her dedication and contribution to Scottish Breeding.

Video footage of the two horses Valetto & Balloon JX jumping the six bar at St Lo can be found on youtube:

ValettoJX-JX-6-Bar-Saint-Lo-CSI3*

Balloon-JX-6-Bar-Saint-Lo-CSI3*

Baloon-JX-Rolex-145m-CSI3*-Saint-Lo

Valetto-Jx-Nations-Cup-Barcelona-Sept-2012

Current List of SSH Graded Stallions/ Available at Stud 2013

Graded Stallion owners can add there studcard details to the Directory ( simple registration), or contact the SSH office if assistance is required.
click on link below, for current list of graded stallions.

Graded Stallions 2013

If you would like your logo added, please contact the SSH Office 0844 8465220, £50 for 12 months, SSH members £25. if you would like to sponsor an SSH event you can get this service for Free !!

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