Redbud Spectacular Taking Advanced Precautions to Ensure Horse Safety

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association

OQHA has been informed that a horse from Montgomery County in Texas has tested positive for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1 “A” strain or wild type strain). This horse recently competed at the BBR at State Fair Park, in Oklahoma City, April 26th-29th. It is reported by The Texas Animal Health Commission that while the risk of exposure to the virus was likely low at this event, owners of horses potentially exposed are encouraged to take precautions.

With the Redbud Spectacular coming up, the Oklahoma State Fair Park is taking this very seriously. In coordination with the State of Oklahoma Veterinary officials, they have enhanced their standard bio-security procedures that takes place between all equine events at State Fair Park. In an abundance of caution, they are disinfecting not only all stalls and common areas through the entire facility, they are sanitizing brooms, tractors, drags and any tool or piece of equipment used at the facility.

OQHA will remain in contact with Dr. Michael Herrin, the Assistant State of Oklahoma Veterinarian as well as State Fair Park. We assure you that OQHA takes the safety of your horse very seriously and we will see that all measures will be taken to ensure a healthy environment.

Sincerely

Jackie Krshka OQHA Show Coordinator

Dolly Chayer OQHA President