Islip Horsemen's Association

Updated* SAFETY PROTOCOL & GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR ALL ISLIP HORSEMEN’S ASSOC., INC. EVENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC... Limit the booth to 1-2 people. Table(s) will also be set up outside of booth to ensure social distancing while participants check in if needed. Request all to wear mask when they are within 6ft of someone. Those mounted on horseback will be exempt from wearing masks. Masks will be provided to volunteers/participants if they do not have their own. The organization will request pre entries for events which will have a preferred method of being paid electronically or by check. The organization will provide enough office supplies (pens, pencils, clipboards, etc) in order to limit sharing of supplies. Signage will be posted from the CDC in reference to hand hygiene, social distancing, etc. Please see attached signage to be used. There will be no sale of food/drinks. Hand Sanitizer will be provided for volunteers/participants as the facility does not have hot running water. As per CDC handwashing rules, if using soap and water, water must be warm in order to properly disinfect. All surfaces (tables, etc) used for the event will be properly disinfected with EPA approved products. Any equipment used which requires use of multiple people will be disinfected in between use. Volunteers will be in-serviced on how to properly don/doff masks, proper hand hygiene and disinfecting surfaces. A video will be provided with review of the previously stated. Volunteers will then sign off on in-service stating they are competent. All volunteers/participants will be screened prior to entering the event. Waiver will also be signed stating that participants, if contracting COVID-19 cannot hold IHA or SCP liable. Please see attached form for Screening Questionnaire and Waiver. All questions will be asked verbally. Under current NYS Guidelines limit of 200 persons maximum with outdoor events. This Safety Protocol Guidance will be readily available at all times in case it is requested by government officials, Suffolk County Parks Dept, and/or participants.

Tomorrow! Don’t forget to bring your rakes/pitch forks and a wheelbarrow if you have. Lunch will be served.

Let's go shopping!! Swap meet is on, and the weather is perfect!! We are here until 4PM!!

IHA Swap Meet at the Bohemia Equestrian Center is open for business! It is a beautiful to shoo for bargains! Come in n down!

This morning you may see fire department activity in Connetquot State Park. There is no emergency, we are doing a familiarization ride and observing the conditions in the park in the event of a brush fire. Stay safe!

TODAY!!!!! 10a! Please make sure you wear a mask and social distance, thank you!

Busy weekend for IHA- Saturday Swap Meet 10a Sunday Clean Up 10 (all events at the BEC)Busy weekend for IHA- Saturday Swap Meet 10a Sunday Clean Up 10 (all events at the BEC)

In efforts to maintain everyone’s safety and minimize the spread of Covid-19, the IHA Board of Directors has created a Covid-19 Safety Protocol & Manual. All of the rules have been complied from the NYS Forward guidelines along with NYS Agricultural guidelines at the request of Suffolk County Parks Dept in order for us to host small events. We thank you for your patience & understanding at this time!...Continue reading

Wishing you a very happy & healthy holiday season!

5 Fun Things to do with your horse over the winter by AQHA https://www.aqha.com/-/five-fun-things-to-do-with-your-hors

Wishing all of our members a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. 2021 is a normal show season. We sure missed everyone this year!

Which one are you?

Check this IG post by the Hampton Classic! KAVAL shop in Southhampton.

Good read from US HORSE & RIDER on trailering during the winter! https://lookaside.fbsbx.com//US%20RIDER%20Trailering%20inf