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In order to maintain the integrity and biosecurity of the United Professional Horsemen's Association/American Royal equine events and facilities, all Equus showing, non-showing, haul-in, or stabled must provide the following health documentation to the show office prior to competition numbers being issued. The UPHA/American Royal will be held November 5-10, at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Missouri.

EVENT PARTICIPATION DECLARATION FORM

This document must be signed by the owner, agent, or trainer stating that the horse has been healthy with no sign of disease and has not had a fever above 102 degrees within 72 hours (3 days) of arrival. Participation in multiple shows requires a signed Event Participation Declaration for each individual show at the American Royal.

PROOF OF EQUINE HEALTH DOCUMENTATION

All Equus must provide the following documentation to the show office, regardless of state of origin.

• 30 day Health Certificate issued by a veterinarian
• Negative EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) test results (a Negative Coggins)

For additional information, please see the attached document for the facility's updated Equine Heath Procedures. Be sure to have the Equine Event Participation form filled out upon arrival to the facility. All health documents should be presented at the show office. 

The Event Participation Declaration document can be found below, online at www.americanroyal.com, and in the show prize list.

Equine Event Participation Declaration Form

For questions, please contact Danielle Baker at equine@americanroyal.com. 

-- via UPHA