The thrill of the Triple Crown season — the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes — captures the energy and elegance of elite equine athletes. Behind each race lies a foundation of careful preparation, health validation, and regulatory compliance. This year, 15 horses competing across all three races were cleared using GlobalVetLink certificates, including both Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) test results and Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs).
These digital certificates helped ensure that the horses met all movement and health requirements to safely arrive and compete at the highest level of equine sport.
Supporting Health and Movement Across the Triple Crown
Whether a horse required a negative Coggins test, a valid CVI, or both, GlobalVetLink enabled veterinarians and horse owners to complete and access these documents quickly and efficiently. GVL’s platform made it easier for race officials to verify compliance and for horses to travel without unnecessary delays.
- Coggins Certificates provided proof of negative EIA status, required for entry to the track and interstate travel
- CVI Documents confirmed overall health and met specific regulatory requirements for movement and event participation
- Digital access allowed veterinarians, labs, and race personnel to coordinate and respond in real time
From Churchill Downs to Pimlico to Belmont Park, GlobalVetLink played a vital role in keeping the path to the starting gate clear and compliant.
GVL in Action: Behind the Scenes of the Triple Crown
Throughout this year’s Triple Crown season, GVL supported 15 elite horses by streamlining the testing and certification process:
- Digital submission, tracking, and turnaround: Veterinarians submitted and received results quickly, helping horses stay on schedule.
- Certified digital documents: Race officials could instantly verify tamper-proof health certificates.
- Integrated lab and client communications: Reduced delays and ensured horses were race-ready at every stage.
Whether on Churchill Downs’ iconic dirt, Pimlico’s storied oval, or Belmont Park’s sweeping track, these horses arrived healthy, documented, and ready to run, thanks in part to GlobalVetLink’s compliance support.
Supporting Equine Health at Every Level
Digital EIA (Coggins) Test Certificates
- Seamless digital submissions
- Integrated lab networks for rapid results
- Horse and owner profiles to eliminate data reentry
Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
- Pre-loaded regulatory checks by state
- Ideal for sales, shows, and travel
Extended Equine CVI (EECVI)
- Valid for up to 6 months
- Unlimited travel within participating states
- Travel history tracking for owners via MyVetLink
MyVetLink for Horse Owners
- Instant access to Coggins, CVIs, and EECVIs
- Eliminates paperwork and streamlines communication with clinics
Trusted by Champions, Built for Everyone
The same tools trusted by Triple Crown contenders are available to every veterinarian and horse owner. Whether your equine partner is a racing star or a weekend companion, GVL ensures that compliance never gets in the way of movement.
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