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STAGE 3 REGIONAL VICTORIA & STAGE 4 METROPOLITAN MELBOURNE

Equestrian Victoria is still awaiting formal government advice re travel and care for horses under COVID-19 Stage 3 and Stage 4 Restrictions.

In the event you are stopped whilst travelling to care for your horse(s) please advise the relevant authorities that:

“Equestrian Victoria advises that you have a positive obligation under the Section 9 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 to ensure your animals are fed, watered, exercised and sheltered".

We also recommend you carry both your horse registration papers and any documentation related to agistment with you when travelling.

We will provide an update as soon as we have formal advice from the Victorian Government.

Thank you for your patience.

Matthew Brown
Chief Executive Officer - Equestrian Victoria

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