Calls have been made for indoor schools, which are not sealed structures, to be treated in a different way to other ‘indoor leisure venues’. H&H asks the government why equestrian centres are being impacted while many shops have been allowed to reopen...
Equestrian centre owners have questioned the consistency of government advice as non-essential shops have re-opened – while indoor arenas may not be used.
H&H reported on 4 June that, as confirmed by the Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and adhering to guidelines stating that only outdoor exercise was allowed, indoor arenas cannot be used.
As part of more recent easing of lockdown measures, shops including those selling toys, clothes, books and electronics were allowed to open in England from 15 June, but indoor schools were not.
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
