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| 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 in Ontario (excluding the homeless). The Stay-at-Home Order is anticipated to be in place until at least Thursday, May 6, 2021. The Stay-at-Home Order requires every individual to remain at the residence at which they are currently residing at all times unless leaving their residence is necessary for one or more of the purposes identified in the Stay-at-Home Order: – Please see https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r21265 – Please see Schedule 1, subsection 1(1), paragraphs 16, 28 and 29 for possibly relevant purposes. Every public health unit in the Province is in the Shutdown Zone of Stage 1 of reopening: – Please see https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200363 We have received many emails and phone calls from members across the Province. We want to try to address the most recurring questions based on the information available to us. This is not legal advice. The guidance and orders provided by the local public health unit must be followed. |
| Boarders |
| The Stay-at-Home order applies to individuals. – Please see above and please see: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r21265 – Please see Schedule 1, subsection 1(1), paragraphs 16, 28 and 29 for possibly relevant purposes In the Shutdown Zone of Stage 1 of reopening, the following are among business that may remain open: “Veterinary services and other businesses that provide for the health and welfare of animals, including farms, boarding kennels, stables, animal shelters, and research facilities” if all relevant requirements are met. – Please see https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200082 – Please see Schedule 2, section 22 In the Shutdown Zone of Stage 1 of reopening,“horse riding facilities” are among the “outdoor recreational amenities” that may remain open if all relevant requirements are met. – Please see https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200082 – Please see Schedule 3, section 4 – Social distancing and mask wearing is encouraged. Gathering limits must be respected. |
| Lessons |
| Are not permitted. – Please see https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200082 – Please see Schedule 2, subsection 48(4) |
| Outdoor Riding |
| Outdoor riding appears to be permitted for limited purposes. The Stay-at-Home order applies to individuals. – Please see above and please see https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r21265 – Please see Schedule 1, subsection 1(1), paragraphs 16, 28 and 29 for possibly relevant purposes. In this context, please note purpose 16 of exercising, including using an ‘outdoor recreational amenity’- which include ‘horse riding facilities’ – that is permitted to be open if it complies with all relevant requirements. – Please see: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r21265 – Schedule 1, section 1(1), paragraph 16, subparagraph (ii) In this context, please also note purpose 29 of walking or otherwise exercising an animal. – Please see: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r21265 – Schedule 1, section 1(1), paragraph 29 – Social distancing and mask wearing is encouraged. Gathering limits must be respected. Please Note: This communication does not address all requirements to which individuals, businesses and organizations are subject. This is not legal advice. Before doing anything as an individual or as a business or an organization, we recommend that you consult your own advisors (including, without limitation, legal and insurance advisors). We need to be community leaders, look after our horses and do our part to help flatten the COVID-19 curve and address the ‘third wave’. We ask that you work together with the owner of your boarding facility, respect their wishes, and their protocols to help protect them, their family and the staff supporting the health and welfare of your horse. For further information, we recommend that you refer to your local public health unit and your insurance advisors for guidance. Stay well and safe. The OE Team |
