Scottsdale Arabian Show - Covid Update with Taryl O'Shea

Q - The Arabian show will be happening during a serious Covid event in Scottsdale. What safety precautions is the Association implementing to protect the exhibitors from oneanother?

A - “Six-Point Safety Plan,” puts everyone’s health and safety front and center. This clear easy to understand campaign that will be extensively communicated to our participants, staff and essential personnel.

Mandatory Masks & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All competition staff, officials, volunteers, service providers and participants two-years of age and older are required to wear a face mask or face covering at all times while on competition grounds, except when mounted on a horse, riding in a horse-drawn cart and designated eating areas (must be stationary while eating or drinking). Masks will be required the entire duration of the event from move in through move out (February 6-22, 2021).

Physical Distancing

A 6-foot physical distancing rule will be enforced throughout the event. Signage, floor guides and plexiglass barriers will be utilized where applicable to assist and remind our participants. Where this isn’t feasible, we have mitigated as best as possible with plexiglass barriers or clear signage. All individuals must practice physical distancing at all times by staying at least six (6) feet (about two arms’ length) from any person who is not a member of their immediate household.

Handwashing & Enhanced Sanitation

Participants will find easy access to bathroom sinks/soap and hand sanitizer throughout the property. We have increased the amount of routine cleaning, with a focus on hightouch surfaces and common areas using cleaning products that meet EPA guidelines.

Screening & Temperature Checks

Extensive protocols have been put in place to help protect our participants and staff from unnecessary exposure to Covid-19 at the event. Temperature screening upon entry at all entrances will be performed by security. including screening questions, temperature checks for participants and staff entering the grounds at each entrance. Any person who has a temperature of 100.4° F (38° C) or higher, has symptoms of COVID-19 or has been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days cannot enter the competition grounds. Healthcare personnel who have treated patients using appropriate medical-grade PPE during the course of performing professional duties are exempted from this restriction.

Participant & Staff Training

To support the safety of everyone, only individuals who are essential to be on the grounds. Extensive employee protocols have been put in place including screening questions, employee temperature checks and training programs on health and safety protocols. Communication on health and safety protocols expected at our events will sent to all participants and staff on record. We ask participants to stay at home if they have COVID-19 related symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has recently tested positive. Medical and security personnel are on staff and will be able to assist should anyone develop symptoms

while at the event.

Incident Response Protocols

We are heavily focused on reducing the chance for the infection to spread on our properties. In the unfortunate event a guest or employee tests positive for the virus, we will activate protocols and leverage our trained staff to respond quickly so that exposed areas are thoroughly sanitized. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has medical and trained security personnel on staff to respond quickly in the event of an incident.

Q- One event at WestWorld was canceled in the middle of the event because everyone was not wearing masks. What is show management’s position on wearing masks at the show and when folks are exhibiting in the show pen?

A - All competition staff, officials, volunteers, service providers and participants two-years of age and older are required to wear a face mask or face covering at all times while on competition grounds, except when mounted on a horse, riding in a horse-drawn cart and designated eating areas (must be stationary while eating or drinking). Masks will be required the entire duration of the event from move in through move out (February 6-22, 2021).

Q - What happens if the show gets shut-down in the middle of the event because folks are not wearing masks?

A - We don’t anticipate this will happen as our participants, staff and essential personnel are aware of the rules and are happy to have a show to attend. There will be no tolerance for non compliance of the rules and we will all work together to keep everyone safe.