Photo by MH Hamm.
The Gulf Coast Classic Company is dedicated to the health, welfare and safety of all exhibitors both equine and human. To protect our equine partners, the Gulf Coast Classic Company will be enforcing the following protocols at both the Pensacola, Florida and Mississippi Gulf Coast Circuits this winter.
It is advised that all horses stabling on the show grounds arrive between 7 am and 6 pm. If it is necessary to arrive at any other time, you must check in with the night security officer.
You are required to have in hand:
1. A current negative Coggins test. It is strongly recommended that all horses be vaccinated for Equine EHV-1 (either modified or killed vaccine) no sooner than 7 days prior and no later than 90 days prior to entering the show grounds. Most EHV-1 vaccines are only considered effective for 90 days. Check with your veterinarian about which vaccine you should use.
2. A Health Certificate must be signed by a licensed veterinarian within 15 days of arrival at the Gulf Coast Classic show grounds, documenting that the horse has:
- Received regular and consistent vaccination against Equine Influenza and EHV1 & 4 with most recent booster being within 90 days and not within 7 days.
- Not shown symptoms of or been treated for EHV-4/1 within the past 28 days.
- Not been at a facility under quarantine for EHV-4/1 or exposed to any horses showing symptoms of EHV-4/1 within the past 28 days.
3. Current vaccination against WNV, EEE, WEE, Tetanus and Rabies is strongly recommended.
4. You should be able to document your horse’s normal temperature before arrival. Please do no ship horses with elevated temperatures. It is recommended that you establish a log of temperatures taken at least twice daily. If there is an elevated temperature for more than a 24 hour period, please consult your local veterinarian immediately.
5. Every effort should be made to minimize stress and co-mingling of horses shipped long distances. Extra hours on a horse van, or moving from stable to stable, is the fastest way to compromise your horses and the health of your neighbors’ horses.
6. Any horse on the show grounds with a fever of unknown origin or suspicious origin must be reported to Gulf Coast Winter Classic Show Management and to the Show Veterinarian. It is always better to err on the side of safety. Isolation stalls will either be available on the grounds or at a local veterinary practice if the need arises.
7. Please take time to review equine good hygiene practices. Please convey the importance of this to your equine caretakers for their daily routines.
The Gulf Coast Classic Company strives to provide a safe and enjoyable show experience. An important part of that experience is maintaining healthy horses. Please continue to check the Gulf Coast Classic Company website for any additional and possible mandatory requirements.
Thank you for choosing to show with the Gulf Coast Winter Classics in Pensacola and Gulfport!
Remember, the Gulf Coast Classic Company never charges a credit card fee charged by the show office and never an add/scratch fee – you pay only for what you show in! Make the Gulf Coast Winter Classics your showing destination this winter. Come for the show and stay for the fun!
The Classic Company is a USHJA’s Members Choice Award winner, recognized for producing top quality show jumping events in the United States. For more information on Classic Company and its exhibitor-friendly, top quality hunter jumper events, please visit them at classiccompany.com or call them at 843-768-5503. All sponsorship, marketing and press inquiries should be directed to Lisa Engel, Sponsorship, Marketing and Public Relations Director, at lisa@classiccompany.com.
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See you at the ring,
Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd.
www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX: (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311 Johns Island SC 29457