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.
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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.
COVID-19 And Equestrian Facility Operations
EC and the PTSOs recommend that all facilities that host equestrian-related activities, including but not limited to boarding stables and lesson barns, cease public-facing and non-essential activities until greenlit by the aforementioned government authorities.
Early and Extended Access to ONLINE Horse Behaviour and Safety Course for Youth & Adults
In response to requests coming in from the industry, Equine Guelph has moved up the start date and extended access for both their youth (13 – 17) and adult offerings of the Online Horse Behaviour and Safety Course.
COVID-19 Forces Cancellation of 2020 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
“This marks the first cancellation in the event’s 42-year history, but the worldwide health crisis and concerns about the spread of COVID-19 make this the only decision possible,”
Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Announces Cancellation
Our intent is to try and re-book many of these clinicians and entertainers for 2021 and build to assure an even more exciting show next year.
FEI World Cup™ Finals 2020 in Las Vegas Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
The annual equestrian competition, featuring the Olympic disciplines of showjumping and dressage, was scheduled for April 15 – 19 at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Cancellation Of The 2020 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Due to current health concerns the Provincial Exhibition Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.