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 […]
Declaration of Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Thursday April 8, 2021 Dear Members, Thank you for your patience and trust as we navigate new rules and restrictions related to the recent Declaration of Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order announced by the Province. The Declaration of Emergency was made on April 7, 2021 regarding the whole Province of Ontario. The Stay-at-Home Order applies as of 12:01 a.m. on April 8, 2021 to every individual […]
Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
Thursday April 1, 2021 Members of Ontario Equestrian, As we enter the third wave, we are met with another round of restrictions and guidelines. We have received a number of inquiries regarding today’s announcement from Premier Doug Ford and how this will affect our sport and industry. At this time, the updated COVID framework and […]
2021 GRIT Team Announced
For Immediate Release: 2021-03-10 | See official press release here. Ontario Equestrian is excited to announce the 2021 GRIT team. Now, in our second year of GRIT (Great Riders Intensive Program), OE is eager to be able to execute the program fully. 2020 proved to be an interesting year to launch a new high-performance initiative […]
Ontario’s Stages of Reopening
Thursday February 18, 2021 Members of Ontario Equestrian, As the Province begins to reopen into new stages and zones, we understand that there is a need for clarification around what is permitted within each health unit and stage as per the latest COVID-19 Response Framework. Below is a break-down of Ontario’s zones, stages, and what is […]
2021 Youth Bursary Recipients
As an on-going 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 […]
#StayHomeON Campaign from Minister Lisa MacLeod
Friday January 22, 2021 Dear Members, Over the past few days, the Government of Ontario has reached out to OE with growing concerns over the increase in COVID-19 cases being seen in hospitals across the province. The Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries is requesting that the #StayHomeON social campaign be shared by all Provincial Sport […]