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Posted by Corinne Wilson on 01/06/2020.
A Covid Safe Return to Equestrian Activities
A REMINDER REGARDING EASING OF RESTRICTIONS FROM 1 JUNE
Key points from DHHS Easing of Restrictions: Sport and Exercise
From 11:59pm on 31 May
- Up to 20 people can participate in outdoor group sport and exercise activities, provided you can keep your distance (at least 1.5 metres apart) and they are not competitive.
- Up to 20 people can use public playgrounds, outdoor gyms and skateparks
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools can be opened to a maximum of 20 patrons per separate enclosed space and a limit of 3 persons per lane in each pool.
From 11:59pm on 21 June
- Further easing of restrictions are planned after 11:59pm on 21 June, in line the Chief Health Officer’s up-to-date advice. For information on these see Changes to restrictions from 11:59pm on 21 June.
Equestrian Activities
Means members may continue to:
- Ride off property
- Travel horses locally and regionally including for training/coaching – overnight stays at friend or family premises permitted subject to current restrictions
- Participate in outdoor training/coaching activities with a maximum of 20 participants
- THE EASING OF RESTRICTION RELATES TO COACHING/TRAINING ACTIVITIES ONLY. COMPETITION IS STILL NOT ALLOWED.
Note:
- Riders should check with venue as owners/managers who may have venue specific restrictions
- Social distancing (1.5m) and good hygiene MUST be maintained
- These allowances are for outdoor areas only – no gatherings for recreational activities indoors are permitted until 11:59pm on 21 June
- Groups can be no larger than 20 (plus the coaches and helpers required to run the activity). More than one group of 20 can be present on a venue at the same time, if the different groups are physically well separated on different parts of the venue. No other facilities except toilet facilities may be used.
- 1 parent/helper per rider only.
- Toilets can be used. Hygiene must be maintained, and soap or sanitiser provided.
- Club rooms, canteens and other spaces must remain closed.
- The COVIDsafe app should be downloaded and active.
- Name, mobile phone and time at the venue must be recorded for every person present.
- Persons displaying any sign of sickness must not attend.
Members may continue to:
- Have coaches, farriers, trainers, vets, and other equine professionals attend your property
- Attend agistment centres to care for horses subject to venue owner/manager specific restrictions
The approach to activities/training should focus on ‘get in, train, get out’, minimising unnecessary contact in stables, toilet facilities, and any communal areas.
BE SAFE, CAUTIOUS & APPROPRIATE.
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