Health Paper Update for Horses Arriving from Texas to World Equestrian Center – Ocala

11 JUN 26 Ocala, FL

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Ocala, FL – Out of an abundance of caution regarding the recent screwworm concerns, World Equestrian Center – Ocala has implemented additional health requirements for all horses arriving from Texas.

Effective immediately, horses entering the facility from Texas must provide the following additional documentation:

  • A statement of health signed by a licensed veterinarian within three (3) days of arrival.

Additionally, horses arriving from Texas may only enter the facility between 8am and 4pm and must use either the SR 40 entrance or the General Store entrance off of 80th Avenue. Access will not be permitted outside of these hours.

Upon arrival, all health documentation will be reviewed at the gate, and horses will undergo an inspection by WEC’s on-site veterinary team prior to entering the grounds.

Standard Arrival Requirements

All exhibitors must upload required health documentation to their EventPass account prior to arrival. Once approved, a QR code will be generated for scanning at the entry gates through the EventPass mobile app or as a printed copy.

Health documents will be verified at the SR 40 entrance or the General Store entrance off of 80th Avenue.

The following documentation is required for all horses entering WEC – Ocala:

  • A 30-day statement of health, certificate of veterinary inspection or a health certificate is required for all horses arriving from outside the state of Florida.
  • Negative Coggins within 1 year.
  • Trainer/Owner Health Declaration – Signed by an owner/trainer confirming that the horse has not experienced a fever exceeding 101.5 degrees or any disease in the 72 hours leading up to its arrival. Additionally, the horse must not have been exposed to or treated for an unexplained fever in the past 28 days and should have tested negative for any disease at least 30 days prior to arrival. If the horse has tested positive within the last six months for any infectious diseases, this information should also be disclosed. See form.
  • Vaccine records of Flu/Rhino within the span of 6 months.

For questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Ocala Show Office at 352.414.7883.