
02/22/2025
For my horse clients:
Plan at least 1 week ahead so we can get results before your event.
Kansas horse owners: There has been confusion regarding the new requirement of a negative Coggins test. To clarify, a negative Coggins test is required for horses participating in showing or judging contests or other type of public display, including but not limited to team roping, penning, barrel racing, rodeo or other performance events. This can include events like playdays, saddle club shows, gymkhanas, rodeos, jackpots, or other organized group events with a judging, competition, or public display component.
The responsibility lies on the horse owner to follow this requirement. Event organizers have the authority to ask participants to verify their current Coggins test and are encouraged to do so, but this is not required by event organizers.
A negative Coggins test is valid for a 12-month period.
To read the regulation in full, go to: https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11378