Weekly Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Wrap-Up April 10
Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to share the following updates from the fourth week of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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ORHA Spring Thaw Show Cancelled
The ORHA has cancelled the first show originally slated for the beginning of May.
Weekly Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Wrap-Up
Extended the suspension of all EC sanctioned competitions until June 1, 2020, effective March 30, 2020. Created a working group to develop a graduated framework that will protect the health and welfare of horses upon competition reinstatement.
Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario News Update
At this time, we have decided to cancel the first two weeks of training, this puts our first possible training date at April 20, 2020. As we move forward in these unique and difficult circumstances, we will continue to evaluate the start of training along with the start of racing.
Suspension Extended For Equestrian Canada Sanctioned Competition
All in-person meetings, clinics, events, Rookie Rider and Learn to Ride/Drive activities will continue to be suspended until further notice. Virtual participation in these programs and events is encouraged where available; options are being explored for programs that do not have virtual options at this time.
Protect your Herd – Equine Guelph announces a FREE offering of Online Sickness Prevention Course!
Maintaining health is everyone’s responsibility. Biosecurity is a word and practice not well understood by an unsettling number of public riding facilities.
Weekly Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Wrap-Up
We wanted to send an update on the steps already taken and those planned to help protect the Canadian equestrian community to the best of our abilities.
Ontario Racing announces COVID-19 aid package for horsepeople
“These funds are to assist owners in efforts to pay horse racing bills, specifically their trainer expenses, who must in turn pay their staff, including grooms and others.”
Support And Resources For Equine Farms And Equestrian Facilities
EC is the national governing body for equestrian sport and industry in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance all equine and equestrian interests. We empathize with all those who are directly affected by this situation, are fully aware of the potential financial implications and will continue to support the equine and equestrian industries to the best of our ability.
Team Canada will not send athletes to Games in summer 2020 due to COVID-19 risks
The COC and CPC urgently call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to postpone the Games for one year.