• Coaches can travel to yards for individual face-to-face training in controlled outdoor environments
• Riders are now permitted to transport horses to a venue for an individual lesson or facility hire outdoors
• Venues should conduct full risk assessments and ensure that the required public health, hygiene and social distancing measures are implemented effectively
• SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES

It's hard to believe nearly 2 months have passed since lock down began. We hope you're all staying safe and sane during this difficult time. 

The British Equestrian Federation have reviewed their stance on riding and coaching, and the following developments have been announced:

Coaches can travel to yards for individual face-to-face training in controlled outdoor environments. They must ensure that the necessary measures, risk assessments and safeguarding provisions are put in place, including checking insurance cover with their providers. 

Riders are now permitted to transport horses to a venue for an individual lesson or facility hire outdoors. Those involved in travelling to or from a venue must all be from the same household. Riders may meet with one other from outside their household, which may be a coach or other participant, all with the proviso that the appropriate social distancing and hygiene practices are in place. 

Venues should conduct full risk assessments and ensure that the required public health, hygiene and social distancing measures are implemented effectively.

Social distancing must be observed at all times, as should public health, hygiene and biosecurity requirements. It is asked that the equestrian public consider the risk of their activity, and to ride or exercise where it is safe to do so and within the capabilities and fitness levels of them and their horse.

The full update can be found here: www.britishequestrian.org.uk/

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