After seeking legal advise, Ontario Equestrian advises that riding facilities are among those required to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

President and CEO of HITS, Tom Struzzieri, made the decision that the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit would end following the close of competition Sunday.

For the first time in its 42-year history, the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event has been cancelled due to COVID-19; ticket refund options are pending.

Following last week’s recommendations from the World Health Organization, the FEI has issued a further message to the equestrian community.

The European Equestrian Federation and IJRC calls on all National Equestrian Federations both in and outside Europe to stop all competitions.

As the coronavirus continues its relentless march across the planet, the horse industry has not been spared the disruptions.

The annual event, which was slated for April 6-7, 2020, in Lausanne (SUI), has been moved to online-only because of in-transit risk to participants.