Owner of BHS Approved Yard Speaks Out On Strangles

05/04/21 • 18 min

In this conversation we hear from Andrew Stennett, founder of BHS Approved Centre – Grove House Stables as he shares with us all his lived experience of strangles and why it is so important for him to speak out and for us all to come together to help tackle this devastating disease.
This podcast episode was produced by the British Horse Society
For more information on Strangles:
Redwings Strangles Information Pack - https://www.redwings.org.uk/sites/default/files/redwings_strangles_pack_single.pdf
British Horse Society Strategy for Eradication and Prevention of Strangles -
https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-health-and-sickness/strangles
SRUC's Premium Assured Strangles Scheme -
https://ww1.sruc.ac.uk/business-services/what-is-your-goal/veterinary-laboratory-services/horse-health-scheme/premium-assured-strangles-scheme/
Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy Strangles Advice -
https://www.msd-animal-health-hub.co....
World Horse Welfare's disease prevention guidance - https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/adv...

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International Equestrians Speak Out On Strangles

In this final Strangles Awareness Week podcast conversation, we hear from Dr Lisa Lidbeck, Equine Vet for Sweden’s International Eventing Team and David Honnet who is Show Groom for Olympic TeamGB Gold Medalist ScottBrash MBE.

In this candid conversation with David we hear him speak openly and passionately about the importance of learning about Strangles and he admits even he could learn more. We hear why protocols at shows are so important to keep disease control in the hearts and minds of riders and their team.
Lisa then shares her experience as an FEI International Vet and explains how the top sports horses benefit from 5 star treatment but that there is still more that can be done especially in the wake of the EHV-1 outbreak in Spain.
Both call of openness and communication about the disease so please join us in listening to their unique take on the topic and spark conversations amongst your equestrian network by sharing this episode far and wide.
Strangles Awareness Week is a campaign that aims to promote openness around the disease and make biosecurity a part of everyday horse care across the Equine Industry. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the British Horse Society, Intervacc, Keeping Britain’s Horses Healthy, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Scotland’s Rural College’s Premium Assured Strangles Scheme (PASS), Surveillance of Equine Strangles (SES), The (Dick) Royal School of Veterinary Studies and World Horse Welfare and the podcast has been coordinated and produced by Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
You can find more information about the campaign and share resources on FaceBook or YouTube
For more on Strangles:

· Redwings Strangles Information Pack and Strangles Hub

· BHS Strategy for Eradication and Prevention of Strangles

· SRUC's Premium Assured Strangles Scheme

· Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy Strangles Advice

· World Horse Welfare's Disease prevention guidance

With thanks to David and to Lisa. Find out more about them here:
Scott Brash MBE equestrian
Lisa Lidbeck
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Horse Owners Speak Out On Strangles

With so much stigma attached to it, Strangles can be a difficult thing to talk about so we are very lucky to have two horse owners, Angie and Michelle, with us in this episode.

Angie’s three horses were infected after she purchased a Shetland foal and Michelle’s horse contracted the disease after changing yards. Find out more about their stories; what helped and what hindered and where they found the silver linings to their outbreaks.

Disclaimer: these are personal recollections from individuals and are not veterinary advice. If you suspect a case of Strangles, please refer to your vet for any clinical advice and treatment.
Strangles Awareness Week is a campaign that aims to promote openness around the disease and make biosecurity a part of everyday horse care across the Equine Industry. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the British Horse Society, Intervacc, Keeping Britain’s Horses Healthy, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Scotland’s Rural College’s Premium Assured Strangles Scheme (PASS), Surveillance of Equine Strangles (SES), The (Dick) Royal School of Veterinary Studies and World Horse Welfare.
You can find more information about the campaign and share resources on Facebook or YouTube
For more on Strangles:

· Redwings Strangles Information Pack

· BHS Strategy for Eradication and Prevention of Strangles

· SRUC's Premium Assured Strangles Scheme

· Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy Strangles Advice

· World Horse Welfare's Disease prevention guidance

With special thanks to Angie and Michelle.
Speak Out On Strangles is a Redwings Horse Sanctuary Production. All opinions are those of the individual guests and not necessarily shared by all the collaborating organisations.

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