Form Phase II Event Stu Phase II Event Stu EQUINE – 2026 EVENT FACILITY CHECKLIST

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
VETERINARY SERVICES
NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM
2150 CENTRE AVE, BLDG B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526

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0579-0269
EXP: XX/20XX

EQUINE – 2026
EVENT FACILITY CHECKLIST

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Event ID: ___________________
Date of Facility Visit (mm/dd/yyyy):

____ ____/ ____ ____ / ____ ____ ____ ____ date

1. What is the start date of this event? ...................................... _________________(mm/dd/yyyy) sdate
2. What is the end date of this event? ........................................ _________________(mm/dd/yyyy) edate
3. Does the event activity for which the equines have been brought to the facility take place primarily indoors or
outdoors? ........................................................................................... f0001 1 Indoors 2 Outdoors
The term “structures” in this questionnaire refers to structures where equines participating in the event are kept for any
length of time during the event.
“Temporary” means that the housing is moveable. If there are temporary, moveable stalls placed into a permanent
pavilion, this should be counted as a temporary structure. If temporary stalls are assembled next to horse trailers to house
equines overnight, these should be counted as temporary structures. If a group of trailers is parked together, this can be
considered a single temporary structure.
4. How many permanent structures, such as established barns, are housing equines participating in this event
today? ........................................................................................................................ f0002__________#
5. How many temporary structures, such as tents or rows of uncovered stalls constructed from panels, are housing
equines participating in this event today? .............................................................. f0003__________#
6. Total number of structures (Add items 4 and 5) .......................................................... f0004__________#
Please make a numbered list of these structures in the Appendix.
If Item 6 = 0, skip to item 8.
7. Complete item 1 in the Appendix for all structures housing equines participating in the event today. Follow the
instructions in the Appendix to randomly select five structures for data collection if more than five structures currently
housing equines participating in the event are present on the premises. Complete Table 1 for the five randomly
selected structures.

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TABLE 1

1

Is the
structure
permanent or
temporary?
(see
definitions on
page 1)

Do any
equines
participating
in this event
stay in the
structure
overnight?

Enclosed?*
(see
definition
below)

1 Permanent
3 Temporary

1 Yes
3 No

1 Yes
3 No
f0106

f0101

2

1 Permanent
3 Temporary

1 Yes
3 No

f0102

3

1 Permanent
3 Temporary

4

1 Permanent
3 Temporary

1 Permanent
3 Temporary

1 Yes
3 No

f0105

f0114

f0110

f0115

f0198

f0175-f0181

f0199

f0182-f0188

1 25% or less
2 26-50%
3 51-75%
4 Over 75%

f0209-f0216

f0242

f0217-f0224

f0243

f0225-0f232

f0244

f0233-f0240

f0245

1 Yes
3 No
f0189-f0195

f0160

f0200

*Enclosed = either currently enclosed or capable of being
enclosed (e.g., tents with exterior drapes or barns with
closeable garage doors count as enclosed). Type of
ventilation

Material out of which stalls are made
(if “other,” specify within column)

Material of stall flooring
(if “other,” specify within column)

1 – Sealed wood

1 – Dirt

2 – Unsealed wood

2 – Concrete

(if “other,” specify within column)
1 –None
2 – Individual stall fans
3 – Aisle fans
4 – Whole structure fans
5 – Open air
6 – Other (describe above)

3 – Concrete

3 – Permanently-placed rubber mats with sealed seams

4 – Steel, aluminum, wire, or other

4 – Removeable rubber mats over cleanable surface

5 –Canvas (cloth/mesh)

f0241

1 Yes
3 No

f0159

metal

f0201-f0208

1 Yes
3 No

1 25% or less
2 26-50%
3 51-75%
4 Over 75%

f0140-f0145

f0197

f0168-f0174

f0158

 Stalls f0154
 Pens f0155

1 Yes
3 No

What is the
cleanliness
of structure/
stalls?
Code 1-3
below

1 Yes
3 No

1 25% or less
2 26-50%
3 51-75%
4 Over 75%

f0134-f0139

What material(s)
comprise the
stall or pen
flooring?
Code 1-8 below,
list all that apply

f0196

f0161-f0167

f0157

 Stalls f0152
 Pens f0153

Are there
openings in
stall or pen
walls (e.g.,
slats, bars) that
allow contact
between
equines?
1 Yes
3 No

1 25% or less
2 26-50%
3 51-75%
4 Over 75%

f0128-f0133

1 Yes
3 No

Out of what
material(s) are the
stalls or pens
made?
Code 1-7 below,
list all that apply

f0156

 Stalls f0150
 Pens f0151
f0113

f0109

1 25% or less
2 26-50%
3 51-75%
4 Over 75%

f0122-f0127

1 Yes
3 No

1 Yes
3 No

 Stalls f0146
 Pens f0147

 Stalls f0148
 Pens f0149
f0112

f0108

What is the
approximate
percentage
occupancy of
the equine
stalls/pens in the
structure today?

f0116-f0121

1 Yes
3 No

1 Yes
3 No

f0104

5

f0111

f0107

f0103

What type(s)
of ventilation
is provided?
Code 1-6
below, list all
that apply

What type of
housing does
this structure
have for
equines?
(check all that
apply)

Cleanliness of
structure/stalls
1 – Good/Excellent
2 – Fair
3 – Poor

5 - Removeable rubber mats over non-cleanable surface
(e.g., dirt)

6 – High density plastic or vinyl

6 – Crushed rock

7 – Other (specify material above)

7 – Grass
8 – Other (specify material above)

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8. General observations

Yes
a. Did you observe any dogs on site?

No

Could
not
assess

1

3

4

1

3

4

1

3

4

i. If yes to b., did you observe signage requiring use of a clean
dip bucket to remove water? f0302a

1

3

4

ii. If yes to b., did you observe equines drinking directly out of
the communal container? f0302b

1

3

4

c. Did you observe the use of nasal cleaning rags on equines? f0303

1

3

4

i. If yes to c., did you observe any nasal cleaning rags shared
among equids? f0303a

1

3

4

d. Did you observe pens (either grass or dirt) available for turn out?

1

3

4

e. Did you observe any equines present in the turn out pens? f0305

1

3

4

f.

1

3

4

g. Did you observe any signage encouraging appropriate biosecurity
around the venue? (e.g., handwashing, isolation area) f0307

1

3

4

h. Did you observe the use of common wash rack areas? f0308

1

3

4

i. If yes to h., did you observe standing water in the wash
area(s)? f0308a

1

3

4

ii. If yes to h., did any of the wash areas have permanent cross
ties that were repeatedly used by equines being secured in the
wash area? f0308b

1

3

4

f0301

i. If yes to a., did you observe any dogs off leash? f0301a
b. Did you observe communal water containers (e.g., troughs or
buckets) onsite that were in use? f0302

f0304

Did you observe hand grazing of equines in common areas? f0306

i.

Did you observe perimeter fencing around the event venue? f0309

1

3

4

j.

Did you observe equines congregated (e.g., tied or gathered
together within 3 feet of adjacent equines) in communal areas, such
as next to the arena entrance or elsewhere in the facility? f0310

1

3

4

If yes to j., enter maximum number seen congregated
_______#

f0310max

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k. Did you observe areas where equines were actively being warmed
up together for events? (If there is more than one warm-up area,
record information for the first one you see containing equines). f0311

1

3

4

1

3

4

1

3

4

1

3

4

1

3

4

1

3

4

i. If yes to k., observe the warm-up area for 5 minutes.
What was the minimum # of horses seen at any one time during
this 5 minutes? f0311min ___#
ii. What was the maximum # of horses seen at any one time
during this 5 minutes? f0311max___#
l.

Did you observe any restrictions to entry into the stabling area (e.g.,
signs, barriers, guards, etc.)? f0312
i. If yes to l., describe f0312a _______________________________

m. Did you observe stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) at the event? f0313
i. If yes to m., how would you describe the level of infestation?

1 Significant 2 Moderate 3 Mild

f0313a

n. Did you observe horseflies (Tabanidae) at the event? f0314
i. If yes to n., how would you describe the level of infestation?
1 Significant 2 Moderate 3 Mild
f0314a
o. Did you observe gnats (Culicoides spp) at the event? f0315
i. If yes to o., how would you describe the level of infestation?
1 Significant 2 Moderate 3 Mild
f0315a
p. Did you observe mosquitoes at the event? f0316
i. If yes to p., how would you describe the level of infestation?
1 Significant 2 Moderate 3 Mild
f0316a

9. Does this event have a designated isolation area on site where sick equines can be separated
from other equines if necessary? [Select one only] f0401
1 Yes
2 No
3 Yes, but it is only set up when needed and is not available for viewing
4 Yes, but it was occupied and I was unable to enter and view it
If you were unable to view the isolation area or there was no isolation area, skip to item 20.

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10. How many isolation stalls or pens are present in the isolation area? f0402___________# stalls
11. Can equines in isolation stalls or pens make direct contact with equines in adjacent stalls or
pens? f0403
1 Yes

3 No

12. Of what type of material are isolation stall or pen walls made? [Select all that apply]
 f0404 Sealed wood
 f0405 Unsealed wood
 f0406 Concrete
 f0407 Steel, aluminum, wire, or other metal
 f0408 Canvas (Cloth/mesh)
 f0409 High density plastic or vinyl
 f0410 Other (What material?___________________________________________) f0410oth
13. What type of flooring is present in isolation stalls or pens? [Select all that apply]
 f0411 Dirt
 f0412 Concrete
 f0413 Permanently-placed rubber mats with sealed seams
 f0414 Removeable rubber mats over cleanable surface
 f0415 Removeable rubber mats over non-cleanable surface (e.g., dirt)
 f0416 Crushed rock
 f0417 Grass
 f0418 Other (What material?_____________________________________________) f0418oth
14. How far is the isolation area from the closest area where other equines are housed or pass
through regularly? f0419
1 10 feet or less
2 11 - 149 feet
3 150 feet or more (150 feet = approximately 1/2 of a football field)
15. Which of the following best describes the isolation area: [Select one only] f0420
 1 A permanent separate structure on the property
 2 A temporary structure separate from all barns, exercise and turnout areas
3

A paddock with run-in shed separate from all barns, exercise areas and turn out

4

Stalls or pens at the end of a structure that is occupied by other non-isolated equines.

 5 Other (please describe:____________________________________) f0420oth

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16. Did you observe a designated area to store feed for the equines in isolation? f0421
1 Yes
3 No
17. Did you observe a designated area to store bedding for the equines in isolation? f0422
1 Yes
3 No
18. Did you observe any signage or barriers to restrict movement of people and equids in the
isolation area? f0423
1 Yes
3 No
19. Did you observe the following in the isolation area? (Select all that you observe)
 f0424 Gloves
 f0425 Footbaths or shoe covers
 f0426 Disinfectants
 f0427 Coveralls/disposable gowns
 f0428 Dedicated cleaning equipment (e.g., wheelbarrows and manure forks)
 f0429 Dedicated large cleaning equipment (e.g., tractors and skid-steer)
 f0430 None of these were observed

Any other notes on the isolation area:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________ f0431

20. What was the total time to complete this checklist? (Enter time to the nearest quarter hour. If
more than one data collector was present, enter the combined total time.)
a. Total time for checklist (including time to discuss the
project and complete the checklist) .............................................................

f0501 _________

min

b. Total travel time (round trip) ........................................................................

f0502 _________

min

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APPENDIX. Data collection on structures currently housing equines that are participating in the event and
present on the premises.
1. Record information in the table below on all structures on the premises currently housing equines that
are participating in the event. If there are more than 50 structures, please use an additional sheet of
paper.

Structure
#

Description (for data collector to use to identify buildings)

Example

North Barn (large white permanent structure north of main arena)

1

f0601

2

f0602

3

f0603

4

f0604

5

f0605

6

f0606

7

f0607

8

f0608

9

f0609

10

f0610

11

f0611

12

f0612

13

f0613

14

f0614

15

f0615

16

f0616

17

f0617

18

f0618

19

f0619

7

20

f0620

21

f0621

22

f0622

23

f0623

24

f0624

25

f0625

26

f0626

27

f0627

28

f0628

29

f0629

30

f0630

31

f0631

32

f0632

33

f0633

34

f0634

35

f0635

36

f0636

37

f0637

38

f0638

39

f0639

40

f0640

41

f0641

42

f0642

43

f0643

44

f0644

8

45

f0645

46

f0646

47

f0647

48

f0648

49

f0649

50

f0650

Method for Random Selection of 5 structures for which to gather data:
Visit the Random.org website via an internet connection on a browser on a computer or tablet. Once at
the website, generate random numbers by:
i.
Find the random number generator on the webpage – it is a small box with a purple
header that says, “True Random Number Generator.”
ii.
Enter the total number of structures listed in Table 1 into the Max Field.
iii.
Press the Generate button to produce a single random number.
iv.
Record the random number displayed; this will be the first structure sampled.
v.
Repeat these steps until five structures are selected. If the randomly generated number is
the same as a previously generated number, discard that number, and repeat until five
structures are obtained.

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