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 permitted. SHUTDOWN/GREY – North Bay/Parry Sound District – Peel Region – City of Toronto – York Region – Niagara Regional Area RED – Chatham-Kent – City of Hamilton – Durham Region – Halton Region – Middlesex-London – Oxford Elgin/St. Thomas – Simcoe/Muskoka District – Thunder Bay District – WaterlooWellington-Dufferin-Guelph – Windsor-Essex County ORANGE – Brant County – City of Ottawa – The Eastern Ontario – Haldimand-NorFolk – Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District – Huron Perth – Lambton – Porcupine – Sudbury District YELLOW – The District of Algoma – Grey Bruce – Northwestern – Peterborough County – City GREEN – Hastings and Prince Edward Counties – Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District – Renfrew County and District – Timiskaming NOTICE TO READERS Readers should refer to the official version of Ontario Regulations and all relevant legislation. This is not legal advice. Readers should seek appropriate legal advice before acting on any aspect of these excerpts or any Ontario Regulations, and relevant legislation, and any laws. Information in this release is accurate on February 18, 2021.

Shutdown (Stage 1) Stay-At-Home Order: in place  Stables: horse’s owner / representative can visit, assist in care or feeding of horse or ride horse* Classes: not permitted* Camps: not permitted* Capacity: each facility’s responsibility* Outdoor horse-riding facilities: may be open if specific conditions met*

*- see Excerpts from Ontario Regulation 82/20 by clicking the “Shutdown – More Details” button below and the Regulation itself HERE.  This is not legal advice. Shutdown – More Details

Grey (Stage 1) Stay-At-Home Order: NOT in place  Stables: horse’s owner / representative can visit, assist in care or feeding of horse or ride horse* Classes: not permitted* Camps: day camps for children operated consistent with COVID-19 safety guidelines for summer day camps (guideline link HERE) produced by Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health* Capacity: each facility’s responsibility* Outdoor horse-riding facilities: may be open if specific conditions met*

*- see Excerpts from Ontario Regulation 82/20 by clicking the “Shutdown – More Details” and “Grey – More Details” buttons below and the Regulation itself HERE.  This is not legal advice. Grey – More Details

Red (Stage 2) Stay-At-Home Order: NOT in place  Classes: permitted subject to conditions* Camps: day camps for children operated consistent with COVID-19 safety guidelines for day camps (guideline link HERE) produced by Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health* Capacity Limits: each facility’s responsibility* Outdoor horse-riding facilities: may be open if specific conditions met*

*- see Excerpts from Ontario Regulation 263/20 by clicking the”Red – More Details” button and the Regulation itself HERE. This is not legal advice. Red – More Details

Orange (Stage 3) Stay-At-Home Order: NOT in place  Classes: permitted subject to conditions* Camps: day camps for children operated consistent with COVID-19 safety guidelines for day camps (guideline link HERE) produced by Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health* Capacity Limits: each facility’s responsibility* Outdoor horse-riding facilities: may be open if specific conditions met*

*- see Excerpts from Ontario Regulation 364/20 by clicking the”Orange – More Details” button and the Regulation itself HERE. This is not legal advice. Orange – More Details

Yellow (Stage 3) Stay-At-Home Order: NOT in place  Classes: permitted subject to conditions* Camps: day camps for children operated consistent with COVID-19 safety guidelines for day camps (guideline link HERE) produced by Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health* Capacity: each facility’s responsibility* Outdoor horse-riding facilities: may be open if specific conditions met*

*- see Excerpts from Ontario Regulation 364/20 by clicking the”Yellow – More Details” button and the Regulation itself HERE. This is not legal advice.  Yellow – More Details

Green (Stage 3) Stay-At-Home Order: NOT in place  Classes: permitted subject to conditions* Camps: day camps for children operated consistent with COVID-19 safety guidelines for day camps (guideline link HERE) produced by Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health* Capacity: each facility’s responsibility* Outdoor horse-riding facilities: may be open if specific conditions met*

*- see Excerpts from Ontario Regulation 364/20 by clicking the”Green – More Details” button and the Regulation itself HERE. This is not legal advice. Green – More Details

We thank you all for your patience and support as we put this communication piece together. If you have any further questions, we ask that you please contact the OE office at info@ontarioequestrian.ca.  Due to high volumes of emails and calls, it may take up to 24-hrs to respond to your inquiry. If you are trying to contact us via phone, you are required to leave a voicemail as our office is still closed and this is the only way we know that you are trying to connect with us. Stay safe and well.  The team at Ontario Equestrian