01/06/2026
Please make sure your horses are up to date on their vaccinations and bring their passports!
Equine Influenza update May 2026
As a result of the increase in reported cases of equine influenza, the BHAA is working closely with the Equine Infectious Disease Advisory Group (EIDAG), British Equestrian and other Member Bodies to protect our equine partners.
Please keep an eye on the British Horseback Archery Association website and member emails for full guidance updates in the coming weeks.
We ask all members to play their part in protecting the wider equestrian community by following these recommendations:
*Check vaccinations are up to date:
All horses attending events and training must be vaccinated within the past Twelve months. There is also current recommendations to consider a Six monthly booster programme given the increased risk and spread of Equine flu.
Passport checks will be undertaken at BHAA events (club meets, clinics and competitions) so please be prepared to present your passport for checking. Any horse that is not correctly vaccinated will not be permitted to participate or remain at the venue.
*Do not travel unwell horses & monitor your horse’s temperature:
If you’re travelling your horse, check them for signs of ill health prior to leaving the yard – this includes a fever, nasal discharge, a cough, diarrhoea and enlarged lymph nodes. We ask horses temperatures are checked twice daily for 72hrs prior to events, and those with a re**al temperature of over 38.5'C are not travelled to events at this time.
*Consider staying at home based on local knowledge
The flu virus can spread several kilometres, depending on local conditions. If owners and yards are aware of flu outbreaks in horses within one mile of ‘home’ or the gathering you’re attending, we ask you to consider staying at home to try to prevent further spread.
*Event cancellation
The BHAA and BEF's highest priority is for horse welfare. Events will be cancelled if there is an Equine Flu case within one mile of the venue and all attendees notified with as much notice as possible.
Thank you for helping us protect the sport we all love
