International & National

Protect Your Herd – Equine Guelph

Updated:

April 5, 2020

Sickness Prevention in Horses - Calculating Biosecurity Risks & Creating Action Plans - While many are at home for the next few weeks, this is an ideal time to learn online and develop your own action plan and backup arrangements.

FEI to create task forces to deal with impact of COVID-19

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March 28, 2020

March 25, 2020 - The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is to create a series of discipline-specific task forces to evaluate the impact on the FEI Calendar of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in multiple Event cancellations and the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games until 2021.

Veterinarians Among Those Charged in Widespread Horse Doping Scheme

Updated:

March 28, 2020

Federal prosecutors have arrested several veterinarians, trainers, and other horse racing professionals on charges relating to systematic, covert administration of illegal performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to racehorses in the U.S. and abroad, according to court documents released March 9.

Action Requested: Survey for Equine Farms/Equestrian Facilities

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March 28, 2020

March 26, 2020 - Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to invite equine/equestrian business owners to participate in a survey with the goal of understanding the immediate and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the equine farms, equestrian facilities and related businesses.

Support and Resources for Equine Farms and Equestrian Facilities

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March 26, 2020

March 24, 2020 – Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to provide an update regarding its ongoing advocacy on behalf of equine farms and equestrian facilities facing financial hardship during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as offer resources for support during this unprecedented disruption of normal business operations.

Ontario Riding Facilities are Urged to Close Immediately

Updated:

March 17, 2020

Ontario Equestrian - Since we issued our notice yesterday stating that we are suspending all Ontario Equestrian (OE) and Equestrian Canada (EC) Sanctioned competitions, clinics etc., The Ontario Government has enacted a Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public.

CapriCMW - COVID-19 Open Letter and FAQs

Updated:

March 17, 2020

In light of the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Equestrian Canada and Equestrian Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs) Canada-wide are warning the horse community to bunker down, cancel events, and rescind all equine-related activities. Those who choose to ignore these recommendations should do so with the knowledge of risks involved, from a social, ethical, and legal standpoint. “The NBEA [New Brunswick Equestrian Associaiton] strongly recommends that riding establishments and coaches confirm with their respective insurance companies to ensure compliance if you continue to offer programs and services during this period."