TRYING TO DO THE RIGHT THING....

We know that horseback riding is important to you and your family members....but we want to be safe.  Every time you come and ride with us, we have you sign a Equestrian Equestrian Advisory and Acknowledgment Participation Form when riding.  But, keep the following in mind when you come to our facility.  

We think this sums it up coming to our facility....:)
1. If you are uncomfortable and feel the risk is too high – Don’t ride!
2. If you are a high-risk individual – Don’t ride!
3. If you have any symptoms at all (flu, fever, allergy, cough, etc…) – Don’t ride!
4. If you become aware that you have come in “unprotected” contact with someone who has tested positive – Don’t ride for 14 days!
5. If you test positive, do not return to showing until your symptoms are gone for 14 days and you have been cleared by your health provider, and notify anyone you have been in contact with so then don’t ride for 14 days!
6. If none of the above applies, come and ride, but strictly follow the protocols established by USEF, federal, state and county law, and other organizer requirements. For example, whenever you are on the grounds at our facility, you will need to wear a mask unless you are up on horseback. You will need to maintain social distancing. Additionally, you should continue to frequently wash your hands and use hand sanitizer.

​General:
New Traditions Riding Academy, LLC/Palos Hills Riding Stables, Inc.  will comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, requirements and orders as well as WHO recommendations and CDC guidelines as they relate to mass gatherings and sporting events. Participants are required to comply with these at all times while present on competition grounds. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the grounds. These requirements are in effect immediately and until further notice, however, they are subject to revisions as the COVID-19 virus environment changes. 

Waiver/Release & Indemnity Agreement:
All riders will provide emergency contact information and execute an updated Waiver and Release of Liability and a COVID-19 Equestrian Advisory and Acknowledgment,  as a condition of participation. 

Access to Barn:
Participants are required to self-monitor their temperature once daily prior to entering the competition grounds. Anyone with a temperature of 99.5° F (37.5° C) or higher may not enter the facility.  
Anyone who:
  •  exhibits COVID-19 symptoms,
  •  has tested positive for COVID-19 within last two weeks,
  • or  *has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last two weeks* cannot enter the competition grounds. *Exception: Healthcare personnel who have treated patients using appropriate medical-grade PPE during the course of performing professional duties are exempted from this restriction. 
  • Has within the last 24 hours, exhibited any of the symptoms of a fever of 99.5 or greater, cough, or shortness of breath.
  • Have you traveled out of the state or country during the last 14 days?
Participants are required to wear a facemask or face covering when in a public setting where there is a possibility of being within six feet of other individuals, and when not mounted on a horse. **A participant may choose to wear a facemask or face covering when not mounted on a horse.

Social Distancing:
  • As of today, you may bring family members, but they must all wear masks inside the observation.  This will change as of September 1st, as we will limit all families to two family members.
  • The barn areas will be restricted to essential personnel only, with space configurations and time limits.  Riders will be allowed in the school barn area, but must wear masks.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water; if not available, then use of hand sanitizer is a must.
  • All individuals by ringside or lounge area must wear masks and abide by the 6 ft. spacing.
  • Other barn areas are restricted to employees and boarders only.