Competition has been closed down in California owing to an on-going EHV-1 outbreak, which began last month. Seven horses who were suffering with the neurological form of the virus have been put down to date, and cases have been reported in eight counties. A US Equestrian (USEF) spokesman said when competition returns more horses will be tested, and as EHV-1 lies dormant in many horses, an increase in positive cases is expected – but additional testing will allow UEF to mitigate the spread of the virus and safeguard horses. Although hunter/jumper competitions are expected to return around the first week of April, and other equine competitions before the end of March, the San Juan Capistrano leg of the showjumping Nations Cup due to take place in May has been cancelled.
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
