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Friday January 15, 2021 Dear Members, Thank you for your patience and trust as we navigate new rules and restrictions related to the recent Emergency Declaration and Stay-at-Home order announced by the Province. The Stay-at-Home order is now in effect (as of Thursday, January 14 at 12:01 a.m.) and is anticipated to be in place until at least Thursday, February 11, 2021. The Stay-at-Home order requires every individual to […]
$3 Million COVID-Relief for Ontario Equines
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Contributes $3 Million to Continue Funding Support of At-Risk Equestrian Facilities RICHMOND HILL, ON., January 14, 2021 – Ontario Equestrian(OE) today announced information about funding being made available to Ontario equestrian facilities experiencing financial hardships affecting animal care. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has […]
Provincial Emergency and Province-wide Stay-at-Home Order
Wednesday January 13, 2021 Dear Members of Ontario Equestrian, As the situation in Ontario with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve rapidly, we recognize this is a stressful and challenging time for our equestrian community. Please be advised: the Ontario Government has declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the growing number […]
UPDATE: Provincewide Lockdown
Wednesday December 23, 2020 Dear Members of Ontario Equestrian, As the situation in Ontario with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve rapidly, we recognize this is a stressful and challenging time for our equestrian community. Please be advised: Provincewide shutdown: Effective 12:01 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2020, the entire Province of Ontario will be moved to […]
UPDATE: Revised COVID-19 Framework – York Region & Windsor-Essex
Friday December 11, 2020 Dear Members of Ontario Equestrian,As the situation in Ontario with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve rapidly, we recognize this is a stressful and challenging time for our equestrian community. Please be aware that effective 12:01 AM on Monday December 14, 2020, York Region and Windsor-Essex will be moved to the Grey […]
Update: Revised COVID-19 Framework – Toronto & Regions of Peel
Tuesday November 24, 2020 Dear Members of Ontario Equestrian, As the situation in Ontario with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve rapidly, we recognize this is a stressful and challenging time for our equestrian community. The Government of Ontario announced updates yesterday to its COVID-19 Response Framework that impact many municipalities. For the Regions of Peel […]
DISCUSSION: How does the CRA classify the Equine Industry?
Currently, the CRA only recognizes maintaining horses for racing and breeding under the definition of farming. What does this mean for accessing federal funding?
Returning to Equestrian Facilities
May 15, 2020 Dear Members, On May 14, 2020, following Premier Ford’s address from Queen’s Park, the Province of Ontario issued its Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings – A Framework for Reopening Our Province. There are three issues in this release which affect our Members: Regarding Boarders; Resumption of Outdoor Recreational Sports Activities; and Resumption of […]
Ontario’s Guide to Reopening Equine Businesses
It’s Time to Prepare. As the Province and Public Health Agency begin to reopen businesses, Ontario Equestrian has been working to advocate for the equine sector to be in the first phase of opening. We need all equine businesses to prepare now, so that WHEN we are given the green-light, we will be able to begin the […]
Ontario’s riding lesson horses are at risk.
You can help. “Helping the Schoolies” is our current initiative during this pandemic and OE will be launching a provincial fundraising initiative on Friday to raise awareness for this cause. Ontario’s riding lesson horses are at risk, as public riding stables have been classified as non-essential services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lesson horses, or “schoolies” […]
