12/06/2026
Equine Influenza update
As a result of the increase in reported cases of equine influenza here are some updates.
We ask all members to play their part in protecting the wider equestrian community by following these recommendations:
*Check vaccinations are up to date:
All horses attending The Battle of Castlemilk must be vaccinated within the past Twelve months. Competitors are required to send a photo of your flu jag page for a pre check. This is to catch any potential errors before traveling horses and to avoid being turned away on the day.
Passport checks will be undertaken as you enter the grounds of the competition. Please do not unbox your horse until your passport has been checked by an official.
*Any horse that is not correctly vaccinated will not be permitted to participate or remain at the venue.
*Do not travel unwell horses & monitor your horse’s temperature:
If you’re travelling your horse, check them for signs of ill health prior to leaving the yard – this includes a fever, nasal discharge, a cough, diarrhoea and enlarged lymph nodes. We ask horses temperatures are checked twice daily for 72hrs prior to events, and those with a re**al temperature of over 38.5'C are not travelled to events at this time.
*Consider staying at home based on local knowledge
The flu virus can spread several kilometres, depending on local conditions. If owners and yards are aware of flu outbreaks in horses within one mile of ‘home’ or the gathering you’re attending, we ask you to consider staying at home to try to prevent further spread.
*Event cancellation
The Battle of Castlemilk's highest priority is for horse welfare. The Event will be cancelled if there is an Equine Flu case within one mile of the venue and all attendees notified with as much notice as possible.
Thank you for helping us protect the sport we all love
