1. What should be included in an Emergency Response Plan specific to a COVID-19 incident or outbreak?
2. As a venue that hosts shows of many different disciplines, will we do one Risk Assessment that is good for the season or will we need to do one for each show?
3. What happens if social distancing isn’t happening at a competition and who is responsible for enforcing the mandatory requirements?
4. What symptoms or actions could result in access denial or removal of an individual from competition grounds?
5. Do competitors have to wear face masks or face coverings at horse shows? If they are required to wear face masks or face coverings, are they required in the schooling ring? Show ring?
6. Who is responsible for providing PPE at competitions for competitors? For example, if competitors are required to wear a mask, does the show have to provide that mask?
7. Will USEF be providing PPE, disinfectants, or thermometers?
8. If I am an organizer, how do I limit my entries to only my states residents, if required by state law?
9. How is the mileage rule going to apply considering the number of shows that have canceled or postponed?
10. Can USEF shut a competition down, if they find out that the competition is not following local, state or federal regulations regarding the pandemic?
11. Where can we find the liability waiver form?
12. Is the liability waiver part of the entry blank?
13. Can the liability waiver be signed and submitted electronically to minimize touching paper and pens?
14. Will there be a Spanish version of the liability waiver available?
15. Who needs to sign the liability waiver?
16. My state considers equestrian events as sporting events (like NFL, MLB and other large sports gatherings) What can I do to show them the differences between the sport of equestrian and events that encourage mass gatherings and shoulder to shoulder spectators so that we can hold competitions sooner?
17. Is there a possibility that USEF will close shows back down after they start back up again?
18. How do I configure my judges’ areas to ensure I’m being compliant with social distancing requirements?
19. I am forced to set-up a judging area where it is impossible to keep my officials at least six feet apart. What can I do?
20. Can I put an official and a scribe in a car together to officiate?