Equine Health Protocols for the 2020 Vermont Summer Festival

Check Horse Health Off Your “To Do” List
East Dorset, Vermont – Now more than ever, the Vermont Summer Festival management team is dedicated to the health and welfare of all human and equine athletes competing at the six-week event from June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, Vermont.
Show organizers are working diligently with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) as well as local and state government officials to ensure all health and safety protocols are closely followed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

n the meantime, competitors can review the following checklist to ensure that their horses are ready to compete at this year’s Vermont Summer Festival.
Vermont Summer Festival Pre-Show Checklist
    √ My horses have been vaccinated per my veterinarian’s recommendation
    √ I have completed the Vermont Summer Festival Vaccination Declaration
    √ I have proof of a negative Coggins test obtained within 12 months
    √ I have obtained a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) dated within 30 days of picking up my back number listing Vermont Summer Festival as the point of destination and 3028 Route 7, East Dorset, Vermont as the physical destination

    √ My horses have been microchipped according to USEF standards with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip, and I have the 15-digit code for my records

    √ I have completed the U.S. Center for SafeSport Training and/or the SafeSport Refresher Training required annually (18 and older only)

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