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California Dressage Society!

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POMONA CHAPTER NEWS:

EHV-1 Outbreak in South Orange County

Please be notified that there have been 8 positive confirmed cases of Equine Herpes Virus in the So. Orange County area as of January 14, 2012. Please read the following information to assist you in protecting your horse from this disease and seek immediate veterinary assistance should you see any signs that your horse may be infected.

Equine Herpes Virus
This is a common virus that typically causes respiratory disease called Rhinopneumonitis. It is what we vaccinate for when we give the Flu/Rhino Vaccine. Often it is one of the viruses included in the “five way, four way, six way” vaccines. Sometimes the virus can cause a neurological form that can be deadly. It is questionable if the vaccine protects against the neurological form but some believe that it does. Our practice uses a type of vaccine that is on the recommended list of vaccines that have potential to protect against the neurological form.

There is one confirmed neurological Equine Herpes 1 case at Rancho Sierra Vista. The facility is on full state quarantine with no movement in and out of horses.

What Can You Do for Your Horse and What Can We Do During This Time

In General:
The neurological form is rare but once it has occurred it can spread and can be very contagious. Now that it is here it is our responsibility to contain it as best we can. This means strict adherence to quarantine measures. If we all stay home we have a good chance of seeing this through quickly. Most often the State quarantine stays in effect for two weeks after the last reported case. At this time only Rancho has a state quarantine in effect. The best possible measure for this county is for all others to voluntarily quarantine their horses until this passes.

The more common form of this virus is the upper respiratory form which causes coughing, snotty nose and sometimes fever. Many horses at Rancho Sierra Vista have this form which is none deadly and passes within 7-14 days. Many other horses throughout the county also are displaying these symptoms so this virus is around. If your horse does start coughing and has a snotty nose please have it examined by a veterinarian immediately.

We will continue to post and send out updates from the State.
For more information go to the State's EHV-1 Webpage

CDS Kicks off 45th Year

Annniversary Logo The California Dressage Society, formed in 1967, is a non-profit organization devoted to furthering interest in dressage. It is the largest regional dressage organization in the nation with more than 4,000 individual members in its 36 local chapters. CDS President Peggy Klump notes that the new logo is just the first step in a year full of activities for the organization's members to enjoy. "We're looking forward to a terrific year of celebrating dressage on the West Coast," said Klump. "This anniversary reminds us that CDS has such a rich history and we're proud of the myriad of programs we currently offer for our members. But at the same time, CDS looks to the future to find even better ways to serve the sport." The special 45th anniversary logo will be featured in CDS publications and available for purchase on merchandise throughout the year.
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CDS Adult Amateur Clinic is Coming Soon

CDS Adult Amateur Clinic for the Southern Region is coming up May 4-6, 2012 with clinician Jan Ebling in Highland, CA. Jan Ebling has represented the USA at our National Championships in Gladstone, NJ, on our Pan American team, and at the World Cup. In 2011, Jan was the highest ranked USA rider at the World Cup in Leipzig, Germany. He was also a member of the USA team in Aachen. What a great opportunity to ride with an international competitor and coach! To apply to ride in the Adult Amateur Clinic please fill out the application and mail to Mylene Chow.

Thank You, Grand Meadows!

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