EHV-1: FEI to investigate why show continued after organisers told to stop

An investigation will be held into why the showjumping tour in Valencia continued after show organisers had been told to halt competition.

As more news comes to light about the equine herpes virus outbreak (EHV-1) that started at the CES Valencia Tour in Spain last month, the FEI has provided clarification on a number of concerns raised about the handling of the outbreak.

On the afternoon of 20 February, the FEI veterinary delegate at the CES Valencia Tour told the FEI veterinary department 11 horses at the venue had developed a fever. This increased to 20 later in the day. The FEI told organisers to halt competition, but classes continued to run the following day.

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Article written by: Becky Murray