Covid-19 Level 2 and Equestrian Sport
UPDATED Guidelines for equestrian competition activities at Level 2 lockdown – Download Government Gazette 43620 published on 17 August 2020 – Download Summary of Alert Level 2...
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Amnesty for Downgrading or Upgrading One Grade
Dear Members, In view of the lack of competitions during the Covid 19 lockdown period, the DSA team has decided to allow riders to have the choice of either downgrading their horses one grade or upgrading them one grade whether they have points or not. This amnesty period will last from the 1st August 2020 until the 31st December 2020. If you wish to take advantage of this, please send your written application to Debbie at admin@dressagesa.com so that we can change your horse’s grading on our system. If you do not apply in this way, we will not be able to process the change. Click here to download the...
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SAEF Guidelines and protocols for training and competitions
The SAEF welcomes the confirmation from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that Equestrian Sport may go back to training and the hosting of shows and events. The SAEF, our Discipline Associations, Provincial Federations, Clubs and Members wish to thank the Minister, Min Nathi Mthethwa, the Director General, Ms Sumayya Khan and their team for their commitment to assisting us with our submission. Equestrian sport acknowledges and recognises that the safety of human life is of paramount importance. It is with this in mind that the SAEF developed a robust system of protocols in line with Government Regulations and Guidelines. With the re-commencement of Equestrian activities, the main focus will be on social distancing and the wearing of masks, in order to protect the health and safety of all riders, officials, staff and other individuals . We request our members to familiarise themselves with content of the latest Government Gazette as well as our SAEF guidelines for training and shows. (See buttons below) The SAEF would like to say a big thank you to...
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Government Gazette 43507 – Update on Contact and Non-contact Sports
Please find the link to the latest Government Gazette as issued on 6 July 2020 by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. The SAEF is still awaiting response on our submission regarding resumption of equestrian training, events and shows. We will keep our members up to date. Please click here to view the latest Government...
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2020 SA Championships
To all Dressage SA Members DSA has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 SA Champs on the advice of a member of the Ministers Advisory Committee, who we are fortunate enough to have guided us. The COVID-19 Pandemic is expected to peak in the period July – September with provinces at various stages of the high prevalence. The case rates are anticipated to rise dramatically, with all hospitals overwhelmed throughout the country. It is not possible for the lockdown levels to be lower than level 3, with a continued ban on group and sports events. DSA will maintain the social distancing intention to protect the population and the health system. It is possible if people break the lockdown and do not demonstrate restraint that the National Coronavirus Command Council will return to lockdown level five. The peak death rates, and related morbidity, is estimated to reach rates only seen in the USA and Brazil if we don’t all continue to demonstrate restraint and social distancing. We ask all...
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SAEF Newsletter – 1 July 2020 – NO SHOWS or EVENTS ALLOWED
IMPORTANT NOTICE The SAEF has been made aware of certain Showholding Bodies/ Venues/Clubs who are holding or advertising shows and/or events during Level 3 of lockdown. THIS IS NOT ALLOWED We are urging these entities to refrain from promoting shows or events at this stage as it is not allowed and could effect the outcome of our submission to Government to open equestrian sport for training and competition. At the moment, the only activity our riders may engage in, is to exercise their horses. Should a venue wish to set up a track for exercising horses, this will be allowed. The venue must adhere to stringent Covid-19 regulations and guidelines. The venue must: 1. Have a compliance officer in place and follow all Covid-19 regulations 2. Have all the necessary signage to make riders aware of the Covid-19 health regulations 3. Must have a register at the entrance of the venue to check temperatures, masks etc 4. Have a timetable with slots allowed for exercise 5. Not more...
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