Equine Disease Communication Center
Jan. 29, 2019
Information about communicable diseases -- useful for decisions about transporting you horses in and out of state.
The following procedures for organizers of Equestrian Events in Minnesota are provided as guidance by the Minnesota Horse Council for consideration as sporting events and gatherings are allowed. The purpose of this document is to provide specific and common sense procedures to help reduce people's exposure to airborne infectious disease at Equestrian Events and to encourage voluntary compliance and community cooperation in enforcement.
"Equestrian Events" means horse shows, rodeo and gymkhana, group trail rides, riding lessons, therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning activities, and any other equine- oriented events organized to bring people together.
Legal Requirements
Riding Lessons
Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Learning Activities
Horse Shows, Rodeos and Gymkhana
o Appoint a contact person to answer questions and for reporting unsafe conditions
o Consider providing a map of show grounds indicating special accommodations like sanitation stations
o Remind participants of and encourage compliance with social distancing of 6 feet or more for all persons who are not from the same household
o Recommend masks be worn by all persons except mounted riders when within speaking distance of others who are not from the same household
o Post signs at prominent locations around show grounds with contact information and reminders of the above measures
o Require face masks be worn by all persons except mounted riders when within speaking distance of others who are not from the same household
o Provide visual cues like colored tape for marking 6 foot social distancing throughout show grounds in areas likely to have people waiting in line
o Provide a table for placement and pickup of trophies and ribbons
o Limit the number of persons together in the Show Office or other confined spaces.
Group Trail Rides
Enforcement
Additional Resources
MHC is grateful to the following organizations for their leadership in publishing information that helped inform these Best Practices. Visit their web sites for additional information and guidance.
Equestrian Organizations
American Horse Council: https://www.horsecouncil.org/covid-19-resouces/
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF): https://www.usef.org/media/covid19-toolkit
Joint Leadership Council (JLC) including members of the American Saddlebred Association (ASHA), American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS), American Road Horse and Pony Association (ARHPA) and the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) along with input from the Arabian Horse Association (AHA): https://www.saddlehorsereport.com/news/ioint-leadership-council-industry-re-opening-task-force-options
Federal and State Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/guidance-list.html?Sort=Date%3A%3Adesc
Office of the Minnesota Governor, COVID-19 Response: https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/
Minnesota Department of Health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR): https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/covid-19-outdoor-recreation-guidelines.html#orf
Jan. 29, 2019
Information about communicable diseases -- useful for decisions about transporting you horses in and out of state.
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