Greetings,
For riders interested in nominating
to ride for your FEI PAC Zone Team:
For the 2003
competition year the FEI has granted the United
States a passport waiver for
FEI rides in the U.S. Passports will
not be required, however the following items still must be
completed:
Influenza
Vaccination Requirement:
All FEI horses must
have documentation of an initial series of two influenza vaccinations given not
less that 21 days and not more than 92 days apart, followed by documented
boosters given at least within every 12 months following the 2nd shot
of the initial series, and more frequently if specified by the
manufacturer. THE INITIAL SERIES MUST BE GIVEN BY INTRAMUSCULAR
INJECTION. Intranasal vaccines are not acceptable for the initial series,
but may be used for the boosters. Influenza vaccinations may not be
administered within 7 days of an FEI competition or within 7 days of entry onto
FEI competition grounds. The vaccination history must be signed and
stamped by a licensed veterinarian certifying that the horse's vaccination
status is in accordance with the specifications outlined above. If there
is a lapse in documentation, for example, a late booster or no record of the
initial series, the horse must be re-administered the initial series and any
subsequent boosters in order to be in compliance.
Horse
Identification Requirement:
All horses competing in
an FEI event must have some form of identification. Often a coggins report
has been used, but please be sure the veterinarian completes the horse
description in great detail. A horse identification form similar to the
one used for passports may be obtained at no charge from USA Equestrian by
contacting the Endurance Liaison. This form outlines all the details of
the horse that should be noted for accurate identification.
Horse
Recording:
The horse must also be
recorded with the National Federation, USA Equestrian, in order to compete in an
FEI ride.
If you have any
questions please contact the Endurance Liaison for USA Equestrian at (859)
258-2472.
