Hendra vaccination policy for horses attending  Albury Wodonga International Horse Trials

It is mandatory that horses from Northern NSW (North of Forster) or Queensland be Hendra vaccinated. Hendra vaccination is also mandatory for horses that have travelled to these areas in the 30 days prior to the competition.

If a horse at the event is suspected of having Hendra and the horse has not had the appropriate vaccination regimen and necessary boosters the following apply :

The event will be quarantined until the results of Hendra testing on the horse are known.

The vet has the right to refuse to treat the horse.

The vet’s fee and the cost of the vet’s full protective equipment would be the owner’s responsibility.