COVID-19 Resources
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR HORSE OWNERS
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS
AS IT PERTAINS TO HUMANS
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (coronavirus.gov)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID -19 (cdc.gov)
COVID-19 CDC Youtube Informational Videos (CDC Youtube Official)
The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do (Video)
AS IT PERTAINS TO EQUINES
Coronavirus Resources – Equine Disease Communication Center
Equine Coronavirus and Covid-19: No evidence of horse-human spread (Horsetalk.co.nz)
Equine Coronavirus vs. COVID-19: Two Distinctly Different Diseases (Palm Beach Equine Clinic)
Can Your Animals Get Coronavirus? (UCDAVIS)
Coronavirus Updates (UCDAVIS)
Are your horses ready for you to be quarantined? (thehorse.com)
COVID-19 and Best Practices for Your Equestrian Activities (eventingnation.com)
SAFETY NET PROGRAMS FOR OWNERS
If you are in need of safety net programs for your horse (such as feed or veterinary assistance), click here to be directed to the UHC Resources available for horses at-risk or in transition.
Horse Owner Help During COVID-19 (Horse.com)
BIOSECURITY AND DISINFECTION PROTOCOLS
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Equestrian Facilities (aaep.org)
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations (cdc.gov)
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (cdc.gov)
Bio-security Basics (PATH International)
Emergency Planning (PATH International)
FINANCIAL RELIEF OPTIONS
WEBINAR – Covid-19 Financial Assistance Options for Horse Owners and Horse Businesses (horses.extension.org)
Tax Day now July 15 (irs.gov)
Donations to The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation to go to COVID-19 Relief
Tightening the Belt: Tips for Cutting Expenses (Certified Horsemanship Association)
PLANNING
COVID-19: Caring for your horse during a pandemic (Ontario Animal Health Network)
KEEPING BUSY AT HOME
FREE WEBINAR – Equestrian Trail Design and Best Practices from Backcountry to Urban Edge Settings (americantrails.org)
Online horse related learning games for children (www.allpony.com)
Activities for your Horse Loving Kids! (Arabian Horse Association)
National Park Service Temporarily Suspends Park Entrance Fees (nps.gov)
USEF Network (USEF)
US Equestrian Learning Center (USEF)
EVENT CANCELLATIONS
Up to date Equestrian Event Cancellations (HorseNation.com)
COVID-19 Equestrian Event Cancellations (TheHorse.com)
IOC Member says 2020 Tokyo Olympics postponed (usatoday.com)
PRCA Event Status (prorodeo.com)
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR NON-PROFITS
INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO NON-PROFITS AND CORONAVIRUS
The Latest in COVID-19 Resources (networkforgood.com)
Non-Profits and Coronavirus: State by State Resources (National Council of Non-Profits)
What Nonprofits Need to Know About COVID-19 (Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits)
Fundraising in the Time of Coronavirus: How to Manage and Modify Your Fundraising (CharityHowTo.com)
Coronavirus and What You Need to Know About Postponing and Cancelling Events (CharityHowTo.com)
Coronavirus and Nonprofit Grants: Tactics and Strategies to Help You Adapt (CharityHowTo.com)
State Non-Profit Organizations Provide Valuable Resources (PATH International)
Non-Profits and Coronavirus: State by State Resources (National Council of Non-Profits)
BIOSECURITY AND DISINFECTION PROTOCOLS
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Equestrian Facilities (aaep.org)
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations (cdc.gov)
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (cdc.gov)
Bio-security Basics (PATH International)
Emergency Planning (PATH International)
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
*CARES Act – Assistance for Small Businesses and eligible non-profit organizations (US Department of the Treasury)
WEBINAR – Covid – 19 Financial Assistance Options for Horse Owners and Horse Businesses (horses.extension.org)
WEBINAR – Navigating the CARES Act and how nonprofits can apply for assistance (independentsector.org)
GRANT – ASPCA COVID-19 Emergency Relief Request for Proposals (aspcapro.org)
Non-Profits Eligible for Federal SBA Loans (thenonprofittimes.com)
GRANT – Brook USA COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund (Brook USA)
Community Foundations Nationwide Launch Coronavirus Relief Efforts to Local Nonprofits (communityfoundations.com)
Tightening the Belt: Tips for Cutting Expenses (Certified Horsemanship Association)
PLANNING
COVID-19: Caring for your horse during a pandemic (Ontario Animal Health Network)
Dealing with Viruses and Other Disruptions (Society for Non Profits)
WEBINAR – Surviving the Meltdown without Having One (Society for Non Profits)
RESOURCES ON HOW TO CONTINUE ADOPTIONS
How to conduct virtual equine adoptions. (aspcapro.org)
RESOURCES ON FUNDRAISING
Creative Fundraising Ideas (Maddiesfund.org)
COVID-Digital Fundraising Resources (GivingTreeAssociates.com)
Recession-Ready Fundraising (Society for Non-Profits)
WEBINAR – Fundraising in Uncertain Times (Society for Non-Profits)
“The fundraising must go on! Coronavirus may be causing delays or cancellations to in-person fundraising events at animal facilities; join this webinar by Mightycause on ‘Moving Your Spring Fundraising Online’ for tips to help make adjustments.”
Tuesday, March 24th 3:00 pm ET: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist…/4337216435767193868
Thursday, March 26th 3:00 pm ET: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist…/8154152359894022924
(From Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Facebook post)
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR EQUINE BUSINESSES
RESOURCES FOR AVAILABLE FUNDING OPTIONS
GRANT – USHJA Feed Aid for Lesson Barns (ushja.org)
*CARES Act – Assistance for Small Businesses and eligible non-profit organizations (US Department of the Treasury)
GRANT – 2020 Horsemen’s Emergency Relief Grant Process & Application
Equestrian Aid Foundation (Disaster Relief Fund to assist equestrian professionals and industry service providers)
WEBINAR – Covid-19 Financial Assistance Options for Horse Owners and Horse Businesses (horses.extension.org)
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus (US Small Business Administration)
Small Business Administration and Disaster Relief Loans (inc.com)
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (US Small Business Administration)
Three Step Process: Disaster Loans (US Small Business Administration)
Go Fund Me Small Business Relief Fund (Gofundme.com)
Tightening the Belt: Tips for Cutting Expenses (Certified Horsemanship Association)
RECOMMENDATIONS ON BARN CLOSURES
*Please check with your state gov site for details pertaining to barn closures and procedures as each state has different up to date recommendations. If the information has been made aware to us, we have included it in our “State Specific” information tab above.
ALTERNATIVE IDEAS FOR KEEPING YOUR BUSINESS GOING
Thinking Outside the Box: A Look Into Virtual Horse Shows (Karly Morgan, UPHA Young Professional GenNext)
PLANNING
Information Regarding Agricultural Visas and COVID-19 (Farmers.gov)
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (cdc.gov)
COVID-19: Caring for your horse during a pandemic (Ontario Animal Health Network)
Tips for Equine Businesses During COVID-19 (Stablemanagement.com)
Coronavirus: 3-Fold Planning Process for Horse Professionals (EquineProfessional.com)
Are your horses ready for you to be quarantined? (thehorse.com)
APHIS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (usda.gov)
BIOSECURITY AND DISINFECTING PROTOCOLS
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Equestrian Facilities (aaep.org)
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations (cdc.gov)
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (cdc.gov)
Bio-security Basics (PATH International)
Emergency Planning (PATH International)
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR EQUINE INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES
GENERAL INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (coronavirus.gov)
Equine Coronavirus and Covid-19: No evidence of horse-human spread (Horsetalk.co.nz)
Equine Coronavirus vs. COVID-19: Two Distinctly Different Diseases (Palm Beach Equine Clinic)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 (cdc.gov)
Are your horses ready for you to be quarantined? (thehorse.com)
COVID-19 and Best Practices for Your Equestrian Activities (eventingnation.com)
The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do (Video)
COVID-19 CDC Youtube Informational Videos (CDC Youtube Official)
FUNDING AND UNEMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
Donations to The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation to go to COVID-19 Relief
GRANT – 2020 Horsemen’s Emergency Relief Grant Process & Application
Equestrian Aid Foundation (Disaster Relief Fund to assist equestrian professionals and industry service providers)
WEBINAR – Covid-19 Financial Assistance Options for Horse Owners and Horse Businesses (horses.extension.org)
TRANSPORTATION FAQ
US Department of Transportation FAQ Related to COVID Emergency Declaration (US FMSCA)
RESOURCES PERTAINING TO ESSENTIAL vs NON-ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
17 States Recognize Veterinarians as Essential Workers (agweb.com)