Covid and horse viewings

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soph15

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Sorry for the second post in one night!

As I mentioned in my last post, I sadly lost my old boy and now have a very lonely horse on his own. I’ve found a couple of horses which sound exactly what I’m looking for but the only problem is I’m not happy breaking lockdown rules to go and view them.

Do you think viewings will become legal with the covid announcements after the 29th March or 8th March?

Thanks again!?
 
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29th March as far as I can see unless it is your business. From the BHS website.....


Viewing, buying and selling horses
updated 20/01/21
If you are a private individual (i.e. not acting in the course of business):
  • You must not leave your home unless you have a reasonable excuse.
  • Travel for the purpose of collecting purchased horses is not generally a reasonable excuse for leaving home, but may be permissible where reasonably required for the animal’s welfare. This will be dependent on the relevant circumstances, including if the collection cannot wait until lockdown has ended. If you need to travel you should stay local – meaning avoiding travelling outside of your village, town or the part of a city where you live – and look to reduce the number of journeys you make overall.
  • In cases where the collection of the horse is necessary for welfare reasons, buyers should make the necessary arrangements; this might include using a licensed transporter to collect and deliver the animal, or if necessary, collecting it yourself. Covid-secure guidelines must be fully implemented when collecting purchased horses for transportation.
  • It is not a reasonable excuse to leave your home for the purpose of viewing or visiting a horse that you might/intend to buy.
If you are viewing or purchasing a horse in relation to your work/business
  • Those buying or selling horses as part of their work may travel where reasonably required. If you need to travel you should stay local – meaning avoiding travelling outside of your village, town or the part of a city where you live – and look to reduce the number of journeys you make overall.

 
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