Dear TEERA members,

I want to give you an update on the current COVID-19 situation with regard to TEERA.

The bottom line is that it is still too early to speculate on when rides might be able to start up again in Tasmania. The decision to restart will be governed almost completely by when the restrictions imposed by the Tasmanian government are relaxed. This dictates a lot of the decisions that need to be made in regard to memberships, state champs etc. TEERA will continue to discuss all options and will announce any information if necessary.

You would all be aware of the NW coast cluster of COVID-19 cases - this would be having an impact on the significant proportion of our members who live in that area and my thoughts are with them.

A TEERA representative has been closely involved in COVID-19 discussions at a national level - rest assured AERA is closely monitoring the situation, in particular how it relates to TQ20, still at this stage scheduled for Collie, WA in September. AERA has been discussing options surrounding this event and hopes to make an announcement on this soon.

In the meantime, ride your horses (if the rules allow in your area) so they can be fit and ready for a restart down the track.

Best wishes

Blaine Astell
TEERA President