The NRBC board and management team recognize the severity of the COVID-19 situation worldwide. Currently, the plan is to hold the NRBC April 12-19 as planned with safety measures in place and to create a series of precautions to protect all participants’ health and well-being.

NRBC President Tom McCutcheon noted, “The entire team agrees, at this point, that the show will move forward, but with an abundance of caution. Luckily, reports seem to indicate that open-air events are at a lower risk of spreading the virus than those held completely indoors, but we still plan to take all measures possible to ensure our exhibitors, owners and sponsors can have peace of mind while at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center.” He continued, “We do recognize that this is a very important issue and that the status of the spread of the disease can change daily and we will continue to update our exhibitors and participants as we get closer to the show.”

The Great Southwest Equestrian Center will be hosting the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, a hunter and jumper event, beginning next week and is already working on implementing good practices for horse show participants and attendees. To help keep everyone healthy, attendees will be asked to help do their part to limit the transmission of the virus. National, state and local officials have outlined the best prevention protocols against COVID-19 as:

• Frequently wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing

• Avoid close contact with those who are sick

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

• Stay home if you are sick

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and dispose of it properly

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes

For further information, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) provides the most up-to-date information regarding the virus and the precautions to take. The NRBC team will continue to be transparent with our exhibitors and provide updates as necessary should changes occur.