People in Fleet, Farnham areas...strangles?

[Sophstar]

Got told by a lady on my yard that another fellow livery had found out the was a case of strangles on another yard within our hacking route BUT wouldn't admit to which one

I would have hoped if there were a case, that people would report it to other yards so it doesn't help she won't say where.

Any one local got/heard about strangle cases on your yards? If it's true, I would like a heads up to keep a cautious eye.

 

[Sophstar]

Discovered which yard it is now...not impressed that the yard owner has told their liveries to keep it quiet and being threatened to be kicked off if they tell.

 

[LynH]

Pls can you PM me which yard/area. I had heard of cases in Tongham and Yateley a few weeks ago but was unable to find out exactly where it was.
I keep my horses at home so find it hard to keep up to date with info like this and where to hack or avoid.
Thanks

 

[Shazzababs]

I doubt very much you will catch strangles by hacking past an infected yard.

I'm pretty sure your horse has to come into physical contact with another, or share a 'wet' source i.e. water or feed bucket.

So as long as you (and the rest of your yard) aren't popping into the yard for a drink and to make friends with the horses, and you keep your distance from strange horses you should be fine.