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April 12, 2022 (Aurora, ON) – As the recognized Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for equestrian, Ontario Equestrian (OE) has received funding from the Provincial Government in an effort to stabilize sport and recreation due to the negative impact left by COVID-19. “Ontario’s sport and recreation sector was among the first and hardest hit by the […]
2022 Youth Bursary Recipients
As an ongoing commitment to Ontario Equestrian youth, five, $1,000 bursaries are awarded annually to members between the ages of 14-17. The selection process is based on the individuals’ involvement with horses, their future goals, as well as letters of recommendation from their coaches. Family resources and academic achievements are also considered. The bursaries are […]
Supports Announced for Small Businesses
January 14, 2022 Dear OE Members, We know that many riding facilities have been impacted once again by the current Provincial shut down. We want to share with you new targeted relief measures for businesses and people impacted by the public health measures aimed at reducing the spread of the Omicron variant. There are several new supports including the Ontario […]
Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
Tuesday January 4, 2022 Members of Ontario Equestrian, As you are likely aware, we are entering the new year being met with another round of restrictions and guidelines from the Provincial government. As announced by Premiere Doug Ford on Monday January 3, 2022, the Province will return to a modified version of Step Two of […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Joint statement recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021 (Guelph, Ont.) – AgScape, Beef Farmers of Ontario, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Egg Farmers of Ontario, Farm & Food Care Ontario, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Grape Growers of Ontario, Ontario Apple Growers, Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg & Chick […]
Vaccination Guidelines – Proof of Vaccine
September 22, 2021 The Ontario Government has released the Regulations and a Guidance document supporting the announcement of requirements for proof of vaccination that will start today Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in the province. We strongly recommend that you review these documents carefully and in their entirety. If you haven’t done so already, please consult […]
Reopening Ontario – Step 3
Our government, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, released the Roadmap to Reopen, a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures. In response to continued improvements in public health and health system indicators, Ontario will move into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 […]
Board Changes at Ontario Equestrian
For Immediate Release June 25, 2021 AURORA, ON – After an incredible seven-year commitment to Ontario Equestrian (OE), it is time to thank and show our sincere appreciation to Board President, Peter Chiddy, as he has completed his tenure on the Board effective June 21, 2021. Peter’s first involvement with OE was as a competitor for Team […]
Return to Competition Sanctioning Requirements
June 10, 2021As we enter into Ontario’s Reopening Plan and competition organizers prepare to welcome you back to their venues, we would like to outline the criteria required for competitions to be sanctioned by Ontario Equestrian (OE), on behalf of Equestrian Canada (EC). As of today, June 10, 2021 Ontario Equestrian has not sanctioned any competitions. The authority […]
Roadmap to Reopen
Friday May 21, 2021 After Premier Ford’s announcement yesterday, we share the following update. As the Government has stated, the Roadmap to Reopen is a cautious three-step plan that will guide a safe and gradual reopening of the province and the lifting of public health measures based on the province-wide vaccination rate and improvements in […]
