MAY 2020 THE RIDER /25 Section 2


Equestrian Facility Operations


In an effort to mini-


mize the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), Equestrian Canada (EC) and the Provincial/Territorial Sport


Organizations


(PTSOs) recommend the following as best practices concerning equestrian facil- ity operations, consistent with the recommendations of applicable health author- ities.


Due to federal, provin-


cial/territorial and local gov- ernment recommendations on the movement of individ- uals, as well as the current states of emergency de- clared by provinces/territo- ries, EC and the PTSOs recommend that all facilities that host equestrian-related activities, including but not limited to boarding stables and lesson barns, cease pub- lic-facing and non-essential activities until greenlit by the aforementioned govern- ment authorities. All levels of govern-


ment in Canada have pub- licly


and repeatedly


communicated that every- one in the country should be practicing social distancing to reduce their exposure to other people and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau de- clared that “all Canadians should stay home.” There- fore, EC and the PTSOs rec- ommend that facilities that host equestrian-related ac- tivities only allow personnel needed to take care of the facilities and our equine partners on their premises. This includes facility own- ers,


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COVID-19 and Equestrian Facilities.................................25


outlined in the National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice to ensure the feeding, care and move- ment of equines. Equestrian centres are


facility managers,


equine caretakers, providers of equine-related essential services (e.g. veterinarians, farriers), and boarders or owners providing equine-re- lated minimum standards of care*. Non-essential person- nel,


including students,


friends, family, the public, and boarders or owners who are not providing equine-re- lated minimum standards of care*, are encouraged to re- main off the premises. *Individuals are to


continue operating under the minimum standards of care


encouraged to review their biosecurity plans and staff scheduling. Where possible, equestrian centres are en- couraged to divide those caring for equines into at least two rotational teams to ensure continuity of appro- priate care for the equines. Thus, if a member or team is required to self-isolate or enter quarantine, the other team(s) can ensure continu- ity of care for the equines onsite. • Additionally, EC and the PTSOs recommend the fol- lowing as best practices: • Adhere to applicable gov- ernment requirements (e.g. those dictated by states of emergency); • Adhere to applicable social distancing and hygiene rec- ommendations from appli- cable


provincial/territorial


local, and


federal health authorities; • Individuals experiencing symptoms of illness must stay at home and self-isolate


for 14 days as per guidelines from local, provincial/terri- torial and federal health au- thorities; • The level of risk involved in equestrian sport is high; in order to alleviate pressure on an already overburdened healthcare system during this pandemic, precautions to reduce the risk of acci- dents should be taken; and, • Contact your insurance provider with questions re- garding your coverage. Factsheets from insurance providers will be made available in EC’s online statement on COVID-19. As members of the


Canadian equestrian com- munity, we empathize with all those who are so deeply affected by this situation and are fully aware of the severe financial implica- tions of this suspension of business operations. EC and the PTSOs are working dili- gently to understand and plan for the short- and long- term effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the equestrian industry. We are examining and advocating for possible mitigations of financial losses with the ap-


propriate regulatory bodies while prioritizing the health and safety of our commu- nity above all else. EC and PTSOs are


making every effort to en- sure continuous, thorough and up-to-date communica- tion concerning the Covid- 19


pandemic. EC’s


complete statement on Covid-19, including regular updates, can be found on our website here. For the running


list of


cancelled/postponed clinics and events, click here. Thank you for your co-


operation and engagement as we work diligently to keep our community safe and informed. We are count- ing on each and every mem- ber of


the Canadian


equestrian community to make responsible decisions based on the information available, the conditions in your geographic area and the recommendations from your local public health au- thorities.


https://www.equestrian.ca/n ews/WvZKr7uy6KSWWZ K67/covid-19-and-eques- trian-facility


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