The first three EC gold-rated shows have taken place at Angelstone in Erin, Ontario, including the first grand prix events of the year in Canada, with strict COVID-19 safety regulations in place. Temperature checks and verbal health questions, horses shipping in the day before the show, social distancing protocols and masks are now the new normal at this facility hosting events without spectators on the premises; they also offer livestreaming so others can follow the action.
Keean White, Angelstone owner and founder, is very pleased with the way things have been going. “So far so good! Entering Phase 3 made everything much easier to run. It’s a big responsibility for organizers and exhibitors to follow the guidelines put in place, and everyone has been great about following the rules.”
He added, “August and September are a full go. We have the Kubota Triple Crown planned along with the Canadian Derby Championship, the U25 Championship and The Great Pony Challenge. 2020 is not cancelled!”