Coronavirus Resources for Horse Owners
General Information On Covid-19/Coronavirus
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (coronavirus.gov)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID -19 (cdc.gov)
COVID-19 CDC Youtube Informational Videos (CDC Youtube Official)
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)
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
Please note, resources will be added daily as they become available. Check this page frequently for ongoing updates.
Information Specific To Non-profits And Coronavirus
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)
State Non-Profit Organizations Provide Valuable Resources (PATH International)
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
After the Finish Line (Thoroughbred Breed Specific, monthly basis.)
American Horse Rescue Network (Rolling basis.)
American Humane (Rolling basis.)
ASPCA COVID-19 Emergency Relief Request for Proposals (aspcapro.org)
Banfield Foundation (Gap year rule currently suspended.)
Brook USA COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund (Brook USA)
California Retirement Management Account (State of CA restricted, Thoroughbred Breed-specific)
Doris Day Animal Foundation (LOI deadlines: Jan 31, April 30, July 31, Oct 31)
Equine Protection Fund (New Mexico Restricted, Rolling basis.)
EQUUS Foundation (2021 dates TBD)
Gus Hawthrone Foundation (opens January 1st)
Kenneth A Scott Charitable Trust (OH and Great Lakes Region restricted)
Kirkpatrick Foundation (Central OK restricted, rolling basis.)
Miccio Foundation (State of Iowa restricted, May – Nov 1st. )
Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals (State of CA Restricted, rolling basis)
Thoroughbred Charities of America (2021 dates TBD)
*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)
Non-Profits Eligible for Federal SBA Loans (thenonprofittimes.com)
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)
Coronavirus Resources for Equine Businesses
Please note, resources will be added daily as they become available. Check this page frequently for ongoing updates.
*If you are looking for information that is State Specific, please check the “State Specific Information” Tab above.*
Resources Available
*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
Please note, this page is no longer being updated.
STATE SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
If you are in need of safety net programs for your horse (such as feed or veterinary assistance), click the button below to be directed to the UHC Resources available for horses at-risk or in transition.
State Specific Resources for Coronavirus
Please note, this page is no longer being updated.
STATE SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
If you are in need of safety net programs for your horse (such as feed or veterinary assistance), click the button below to be directed to the UHC Resources available for horses at-risk or in transition.