Hi! My name is Marian but most people know me as Mare. When I was 14, I created this simple and catchy acronym as an easy reminder to keep our horses happy and healthy. Whether at a horse show or at home, it's important have biosecurity awareness. My horse became an EHM positive patient during the EHV-1 outbreak in 2022. I was directly affected by this virus. S'more, my friend's horse, was the first horse to pass away. This was unequivocally the saddest moment of my life. There are no words to describe the hectic scene and emotional destress all around me. Horses were sick and hurting. The show grounds were working around the clock creating isolation zones and biosecurity measures. Many people were out of work resulting in consequential financial stress. The EHV-1 outbreak was the most noxious, stressful and exhausting event I have ever experienced and I never want it to happen again. Viruses can be avoided starting with you! Remember to use S'MORES CODE! You got this!