LONDON, ONT. The Government of Ontario announced today that it is investing up to $3 million through the Equine Hardship Program to help horse experience businesses cover animal maintenance costs incurred from COVID-19 disruptions. According to a release issued by the office of Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, during the pandemic many horse experience activities, such as riding schools, trail ride operations, and horse camps have been unable to operate, which has put these businesses and their horses in jeopardy. Our investment of $3 million will allow these businesses to keep up with the costs of animal care so they can maintain their horses and be ready for when activities can start up again, said Hardeman.
The Ontario government is investing up to $3 million to help horse experience businesses cover animal maintenance costs incurred from COVID-19 disruptions.
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