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Strangles Awareness Week Podcast

Conversations about the world's most commonly diagnosed infectious disease in horses. Expert insights and real-life experience for horse lovers and professionals as part of Strangles Awareness Week 3 - 9 May in the UK and worldwide. Seven episodes cover experience preventing and managing the disease from award-winning and Olympic Team farriers, expert vets, international horse transporters as well as equestrian event venue and yard managers. Strangles Awareness Week is a collaboration between 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. Podcast production by: @RedwingsHorseSanctuary. Find out more about strangles by visiting redwings.org.uk/strangles or speaking to your veterinary surgeon.

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Strangles Awareness Week Podcast

Speak Out on Strangles - Strangles Awareness Week 2024 Special

March 28, 2024 • Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Hosted by Lydia, Campaigns Manager at Redwings Horse Sanctuary

This episode features a fascinating conversation between Abigail Turnbull (co-owner of Richmond Equestrian Centre) and Jonathan Cleaver (co-owner of Ivesley Equestrian). Abigail and Jonathan share honest insights on the impact of the Strangles outbreaks on their yards, discussing everything from business operations to the well-being of their equine community. Their candid discussion sheds light on the challenges faced during an outbreak and some of the lessons learned along the way.

Despite the initial shock and challenges posed by a Strangles outbreak, Abigail and Jonathan exemplify resilience and proactive leadership in crisis management. Their experiences depict the critical need for preparation, transparency, and community cooperation to mitigate the impact of equine diseases like Strangles.

Together, let's commit to safeguarding the health and welfare of horses everywhere. Because every horse can get Strangles and every person can make a difference. Thank you for your support and dedication to Strangles Awareness Week by listening to this episode.

Podcast Highlights

· Discovering your yard has an outbreak – not always the way you’d like!

· The financial, logistical and reputational implications

· The benefits of responding quickly and containing infection

· Making difficult decisions

· Does insurance cover a Strangles outbreak?

· The diverse effect of Strangles on horses

· Positive and negative impacts on client relationships

· The importance of veterinary support

· Getting a handle on social media

· Facing challenging attitudes and unsolicited advice

· Balancing equestrian freedom and business interests with biosecurity