Equine events at World Horse Welfare's Hall Farm, Snetterton, still suspended
The movement of horses at an animal welfare charity farm remains suspended after a mare tested positive for a highly infectious respiratory disease.
World Horse Welfare's Hall Farm, Snetterton, announced on February 6, that a recent arrival had been found to have strangles.
Cases of strangles are not uncommon but as a protocol, all movement of horses both in and out has been suspended until further notice.
The mare is being kept away from the main herd until she has recovered and is no longer infectious. The charity says say she is receiving treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
Several equestrian events, including a pole clinic were have been cancelled and the farm is now closed to the public.
World Horse Welfare Hall farm manager Sue Hodgkins said: “As a precautionary measure, we have suspended horse movements, and we will not be able to hire the school for any equine events until we are 100 per cent confident there is no further infectious risk or cases identified.
“I know it can be scary for horse owners when they hear the word strangles, but we would like to reassure everyone this is something we are very experienced in managing.
“Our team are well practised in containing and treating the disease, and we are confident this case will be handled effectively.