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Strangles

We are mindful of the Strangles outbreak in the Waikato region which, at this stage, appears to be contained within the TB Racing/Training facilities.  The advice from ESNZ Veterinary General Tony Parsons for anyone travelling is:

• Only travel horses not showing any clinical signs.
• Only pen or stable horses together that have travelled together. At least 2 pens or stables gap between groups.
• Special attention to sharing equipment and horse contact when out in the field.
• Good muck-out with removal of all organic material.

Good biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility and taking sensible precautions and continuing to practice good hygiene helps protect our horses and our equestrian community.   Thank you for helping us keep our horses safe. We will keep you up to date with any changes in advice we are being provided with.

For more info on Strangles see: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14nD5x22u19/

Posted 7/7/26

⇒IRT Horse Welfare Hub⇐

The responsibility of being the guardians of horse welfare within equestrian sport is an important task and relies on everyone engaged in the sport. 

We understand that it is a privilege to involve horses in sport, racing and leisure and this comes with responsibilities to the horse.

We commit to respecting that horses are sentient beings with individual personalities. We will ensure the horse’s welfare is always our priority.

We undertake to continually develop our understanding of horse behaviour and equine welfare needs, and to proactively use this knowledge to provide a life for horses through our organisation which is positive and away from anything which might be harmful or negative.   

Click on the heading above for our IRT Horse Welfare Hub for helpful information and resources, including a link to ESNZ’s Equine Welfare Concern Reporting Form.