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

· How simple biosecurity measure make a real difference

· Working with equine professionals

· How the equestrian sector has lessons to learn from farming

· Why the new Strangles vaccination could be a gamechanger

· Why Strangles is a real risk to ANY yard

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