09/08/2020
Equestrian Victoria advise that the DHHS (Department of Health & Human Services) have now updated their advice regarding horse riding for those who are under STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS.
This most recent advice supersedes any previous advice.
DHHS STATEMENT
You are unable to leave your home for the purpose of riding your horse. You may ride your horse if you are home on your own property.
The DHHS have stated:
Outdoor recreational activities like horse riding are not a permitted reason to leave home. If you are at home, on your property, you can ride your horse. Exercise is limited to a maximum of one hour per day and no more than 5km from your home.
PROVIDING CARE
The RSPCA advise that you must still care (feed, water, shelter, vet) for your horse as needed while maintaining social distancing and, where required, minimising travel.
If you do need to leave home to attend to your animals you should comply with the public gathering requirements, implement sensible biosecurity arrangements and practice good hygiene, including hand hygiene before and after handling animals and their equipment, bedding or food.
DHHS 👇
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-metropolitan-melbourne-covid-19 -i-go-horse-riding-if-i-live-in-metropolitan-melbourne
DHHS CORONOVIRUS HOTLINE ☎️
1800 675 398
RSPCA 👇
https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-can-i-ensure-my-horses-welfare-during-covid-19-restrictions/
These are difficult times for all of us, but we are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our members and community. Please take care of your family, friends and equines and stay safe.