Calls for riders to adhere to three tiers
RIDERS have been reminded to check travel restrictions and follow Government and sport guidance in line with England’s new three-tier lockdown system.
British Equestrian’s advice of 10 September, including the “rule of six” and “test and trace” still stands, and riders with specific queries about their area are asked to check the advice from their local authority.
Governing bodies have also issued individual guidance for members.
British Showjumping reminded members that it is their own personal responsibility to ensure they adhere to rules put in place in their locality, as well as following the sport protocols if attending shows. It is also working with any venues that fall within a tier three category and their local authority.
British Eventing has also urged “all members to consider any restrictions in their own area before travelling to an event” and said it is “the responsibility of each member to ensure they are complying with the requirements”.
It has also encouraged organisers to ballot out members who would now not be able to compete “as a priority”.
British Dressage (BD) has confirmed organised BD activity can continue “in all areas” provided Covid rules are adhered to at all times.
BD’s full guidance adds that “members should not go into or out of an area with travel restrictions to take part in organised competition, training or test riding activity, while lockdown remains in place”.