Manitoba Recreational Riders

The Road Safety Commission is at the Perth Caravan & Camping Show this week, with an interactive display and information on how to safely pack and travel while towing a boat in Western Australia. Find us at the Maritime and Roads Information Hub at sites 314 315. Marine Safety WA

It's getting scaary out there... Please review this list of park closures due to dry conditions and revisit your riding plans.

Last call for Equine Guelph "Fire & Emergency Preparedness" online short! Starts Monday and runs May 17-25. Be prepared! Learn practical ways to protect your horses from risks in your facility and region. Special 15% discount from Equine Guelph for MHC members. Register now at TheHorsePortal.ca/MHC

COVID-19 May 8, 2021 (to May 30, 2021) Public Health Order as it affects equestrians The public Health Orders (#13 and #14) are the simplest so far. The full Public Health Order is linked below. OUTDOORS: Outdoor sporting and recreation facilities may open.... Persons may engage in any type of outdoor sporting or recreational activity but they must not engage in an activity as part of a group of more than 5 people. (Per Sport Manitoba, the 5 people includes coaches, trainers etc.) No organized team games are permitted at an outdoor sporting facility. No spectators are permitted at an outdoor sporting facility. (Per Sport Manitoba, the Safe Sport Rule of 2 must always be followed so one parent/caregiver may attend with a minor if there is not a 2nd adult coach or other responsible person available. The parent/caregiver is not classed as a spectator.) INDOORS: All indoor sporting facilities must be closed while these Orders are in effect. Regarding boarding facilities: As in previous lockdowns, if the facility owner allows, boarders/horse owners may attend to provide essential services to their animals, such as feeding, grooming, medicating, and light exercise. No lessons are permitted. Professional service providers such as vets, body workers, farriers, trimmers, etc. may attend. Boarding facilities must still maintain contact tracing/attendance lists, and require social distancing, mask wearing, sanitizing etc. DAY CAMPS All Day camps for children must be closed while these Orders are in effect. Notwithstanding the above provincial instructions, all facility owners, event organisers, participants and attendees should comply with the MB Government requirements of hand washing sanitizing, social distancing, mask wearing, contact tracing, waivers etc. https://manitoba.ca//proa/20212022/orders-soe-05082021.pdf