Equestrian sport cancel led as part of ‘drastic’ coronavirus measures

ALL eventing has been cancelled and the immediate future of other equestrian sport in Britain was uncertain as H&H went to press, as the population was urged to avoid non-essential travel and social contact.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced late on Monday (16 March) that “drastic action” was needed to lessen the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus, as the UK approaches the “fast growth part of the upward curve” in the number of cases. By Monday, more than 1,500 people had been diagnosed in this country.

As went to press on Monday evening, British Eventing said its board had made the “very difficult decision” to cancel all events with immediate effect.