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This is because the classification of what makes a venue ‘indoors\u0027 has been now been determined using section 2 of the Health Act 2006, which relates to smoke-free regulations. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefra has provided a \u003ca href=\u0022https://egb.myclubhouse.co.uk/Client/Documents/Defra_Equine_Indoor_Roadmap_Lines.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroadmap in line with the step-by-step process\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e that’s been outlined by the government for the use of indoor schools/arenas in England, which outlines:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn indoor structure is classed as a place that is considered to be enclosed, or substantially enclosed for the purpose of smoke-free regulations – \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://egb.myclubhouse.co.uk/Client/Documents/Defra_Equine_Indoor_Roadmap_Lines.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003edetail provided\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA structure would likely be classed as outdoors if more than 50% of the area of its walls are open. Further details as to what constitutes an outdoor structure can be found in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://egb.myclubhouse.co.uk/Client/Documents/Defra_Equine_Indoor_Roadmap_Lines.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003esmoke-free regulations\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 – from 29 March\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn indoor riding arena may be used for the following exceptions:\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eElite sports people – this is largely restricted to athletes on the World Class Programme at P1 and P2 level.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn owner of an animal kept at a riding centre.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmployees of a riding centre in order to care for and exercise horses or provide veterinary services.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrganised sport and leisure activity for disabled people and children as part of their care is permitted indoors.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eActivities that form part of the core curriculum of formal education or professional/work-related training/development\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOutside the above exceptions, indoor riding arenas must remain closed until Step 2, which will be no earlier than 12 April.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 – no earlier than 12 April\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnder Step 2, indoor arenas will be allowed to open for use as a single household or bubble. There should be no mixing of households until at least Step 3 (no earlier than 17 May). The above exceptions will still apply.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3 – no earlier than 17 May\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt Step 3, the intention is that indoor arenas may be used in line with the wider social contact limits at this stage – a group of six people or two households.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Defra’s current confirmed position and we ask the equestrian sector to operate in line with the above at this time. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectively, we will continue to make the strong case for the use of equestrian indoor riding arenas with government in a bid to get agreement on their use at an earlier stage. We have support from a number of MPs and Whitehall staff, plus Sport England, who have worked strongly on our behalf. We thank our member bodies for their support and input this week and, with the support of the British Horse Council, we will not let this situation rest. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIain Graham, British Equestrian Chief Executive said; “By working together and presenting a united case, we put forward as strong argument. However, the position remains that indoor arenas are to stay closed on the whole. We all share the disappointment and frustration that we know a number of venues, proprietors and the equine community will be feeling. 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