EE and COVID-19
October 5th Update
Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc.
COVID-19 Exposure Policy for Volunteers and Clients
Exceptional Equestrians follows the recommendations of the Franklin County Health Department and the Center for Disease Control in regard to COVID-19 exposure and positive tests. For volunteers and clients, the following protocol are in place:
“Direct Exposure” or “Close Contact” is defined as the following within 48 hours of the individual developing symptoms or receiving a positive test:
If you have any questions in regard to these policies, you can refer to the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html
Please contact Lindsay at lindsay@eemv.org or 636-390-2141 with any questions or concerns
May 4th Update
Hello EE friends!
We hope all of you are staying safe and healthy! All of us at EE miss you so much! As county and state restrictions begin to loosen, we know that everyone is eager to return to their routines. We are also looking forward to serving our amazing clients again, however, keeping our clients, volunteers and staff safe is of the utmost importance to all of us at EE.
Exceptional Equestrians has worked diligently with our board of directors, local experts and other theapeutic riding centers to develop a re-opening plan that keeps in mind the CDC and government recommendations, our unique service and facility needs and the very specific needs of our clients.
As long as there are no changes to the state and county guidelines, EE is planning to begin a phased re-opening starting on Monday, May 4th. While we know many of our clients and volunteers would like to return right away, in order to minimize risk for both clients and staff, we will be limiting services during this initial return period to participants who require minimal physical contact. Volunteers will not be returning at this time. If your participant qualifies to return in this initial phase, you should have already been contacted.
Moving foward, we will add additional clients and volunteers on a bi-weekly basis in accordance with state and county restrictions. Participant return dates will be dependent on the risk level of that participant, the amount of physical support and direct contact required to safely serve that client, and scheduling capabilities of the EE staff and facility. EE staff will contact clients and volunteers when they are eligible to return. We understand that not everyone will be comfortable returning- that is OK! Sessions between now and September will be on a rolling admission, and clients and volunteers can return when it is the right step for you and your family.
A number of precautions and procedures have been put into place to create the safest environment possible for returning clients and volunteers. A few of these steps include:
- Limited number of people at the facility and in any given space
- Sessions to take place outdoors whenever possible
- Restrooms and commonly used surfaces wiped down hourly
- Tack wiped down after each use
- Masks worn by staff
- Hands washed by clients upon entry and after dismounting
- Hands washed by staff between each client
- Props and activities cleaned between each use
- Sessions scheduled with time in between to minimize interaction between families and to allow staff to clean and disenfect equipment.
This is a new and uncertain time for all of us, and we ask that you work with us as we determine the best way to continue to provide high quality equine assisted services to our amazing clients with the support of our incredible volunteers. Plans may change dependent on the local circumstances, but we will do our best to communicate with all of you when changes occur.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if we can help you and your family in any way. We look forward to seeing everyone back soon!
Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc.
COVID-19 Exposure Policy for Volunteers and Clients
Exceptional Equestrians follows the recommendations of the Franklin County Health Department and the Center for Disease Control in regard to COVID-19 exposure and positive tests. For volunteers and clients, the following protocol are in place:
“Direct Exposure” or “Close Contact” is defined as the following within 48 hours of the individual developing symptoms or receiving a positive test:
- You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more
- You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
- You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them)
- You shared eating or drinking utensils
- They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
- Quarantine for 14 days from your last exposure to the positive individual, even if you have a negative test within those 14 days.
- You must be symptom-free for those 14 days.
- If you live with that individual, but the positive individual is isolated with no contact within the household, you can return to activities 14 days after the home isolation begins.
- If you provide direct care for an individual who is positive, you must quarantine for 14 days following the positive individual’s release from quarantine.
- 10 days since symptoms first appeared and
- 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and
- Other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving*
- Letter from doctor or Franklin County Health Department releasing you to return to activities.
If you have any questions in regard to these policies, you can refer to the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html
Please contact Lindsay at lindsay@eemv.org or 636-390-2141 with any questions or concerns
May 4th Update
Hello EE friends!
We hope all of you are staying safe and healthy! All of us at EE miss you so much! As county and state restrictions begin to loosen, we know that everyone is eager to return to their routines. We are also looking forward to serving our amazing clients again, however, keeping our clients, volunteers and staff safe is of the utmost importance to all of us at EE.
Exceptional Equestrians has worked diligently with our board of directors, local experts and other theapeutic riding centers to develop a re-opening plan that keeps in mind the CDC and government recommendations, our unique service and facility needs and the very specific needs of our clients.
As long as there are no changes to the state and county guidelines, EE is planning to begin a phased re-opening starting on Monday, May 4th. While we know many of our clients and volunteers would like to return right away, in order to minimize risk for both clients and staff, we will be limiting services during this initial return period to participants who require minimal physical contact. Volunteers will not be returning at this time. If your participant qualifies to return in this initial phase, you should have already been contacted.
Moving foward, we will add additional clients and volunteers on a bi-weekly basis in accordance with state and county restrictions. Participant return dates will be dependent on the risk level of that participant, the amount of physical support and direct contact required to safely serve that client, and scheduling capabilities of the EE staff and facility. EE staff will contact clients and volunteers when they are eligible to return. We understand that not everyone will be comfortable returning- that is OK! Sessions between now and September will be on a rolling admission, and clients and volunteers can return when it is the right step for you and your family.
A number of precautions and procedures have been put into place to create the safest environment possible for returning clients and volunteers. A few of these steps include:
- Limited number of people at the facility and in any given space
- Sessions to take place outdoors whenever possible
- Restrooms and commonly used surfaces wiped down hourly
- Tack wiped down after each use
- Masks worn by staff
- Hands washed by clients upon entry and after dismounting
- Hands washed by staff between each client
- Props and activities cleaned between each use
- Sessions scheduled with time in between to minimize interaction between families and to allow staff to clean and disenfect equipment.
This is a new and uncertain time for all of us, and we ask that you work with us as we determine the best way to continue to provide high quality equine assisted services to our amazing clients with the support of our incredible volunteers. Plans may change dependent on the local circumstances, but we will do our best to communicate with all of you when changes occur.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if we can help you and your family in any way. We look forward to seeing everyone back soon!
March 25th Update
EE Update to Clients and Volunteers in regard to COVID-19
Exceptional Equestrians, like all other businesses, is working to stay up to date with all current information and regulations in regard to COVID-19. It seems that the plan changes on a near hourly basis.
With local restrictions in place, we know that EE will plan to be closed through April 12th, and that we will be re-scheduling our Ride-A-Thon and Volunteer Appreciation event to the Fall. As more information becomes available, we’ll continue to keep you up to date on our plans and expectations. We know that participants are eager to get back to the barn, and we are greatly looking forward to having everyone back as soon as it is safe.
During this time, EE staff is working to stay in touch with our clients and volunteers. If you have a specific need, please don’t hesitate to contact Lindsay, Dayna or Andrea.
Stay safe and healthy!
March 15th
A Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc.
Dear EE clients, families and volunteers,
At Exceptional Equestrians, the health and well-being of our clients, volunteers and staff is our top priority. While what health officials know about coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, we do know that verified cases in Missouri have been increasing. We also know that many of our clients fall within the "high risk" categories. At EE, we provide a unique service which requires EE staff and volunteers to have physical contact with most of our clients. With these factors in mind, and with an abundance of caution, beginning Monday, March 16 we are suspending all program sessions until March 31st.
While we know EE services are extremely important to our clients, your health and safety is even more important. EE will do its best to ensure that all clients receive make up sessions wherever possible. The Spring Semester will be extended into June to cover any weeks missed during this closure.
We will continue to carefully monitor this quickly evolving situation and are here to assist our participants and volunteers.
For additional information about COVID-19, visit the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov. The CDC has also put together this helpful handout on what you can do to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
EE staff will remain available, working remotely and at the barn to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact Lindsay, Dayna or Andrea if you need any additional information. We'll also be using our Facebook page to continue interacting with our participants, posting informational videos and photos in order to stay in touch during this time.
We thank you all for your understanding, and know that soon we'll all be back in the saddle again!
Lindsay Mohr
Administrative Manager
(636) 390-2141
Lindsay@eemv.org
EE Update to Clients and Volunteers in regard to COVID-19
Exceptional Equestrians, like all other businesses, is working to stay up to date with all current information and regulations in regard to COVID-19. It seems that the plan changes on a near hourly basis.
With local restrictions in place, we know that EE will plan to be closed through April 12th, and that we will be re-scheduling our Ride-A-Thon and Volunteer Appreciation event to the Fall. As more information becomes available, we’ll continue to keep you up to date on our plans and expectations. We know that participants are eager to get back to the barn, and we are greatly looking forward to having everyone back as soon as it is safe.
During this time, EE staff is working to stay in touch with our clients and volunteers. If you have a specific need, please don’t hesitate to contact Lindsay, Dayna or Andrea.
Stay safe and healthy!
March 15th
A Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc.
Dear EE clients, families and volunteers,
At Exceptional Equestrians, the health and well-being of our clients, volunteers and staff is our top priority. While what health officials know about coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, we do know that verified cases in Missouri have been increasing. We also know that many of our clients fall within the "high risk" categories. At EE, we provide a unique service which requires EE staff and volunteers to have physical contact with most of our clients. With these factors in mind, and with an abundance of caution, beginning Monday, March 16 we are suspending all program sessions until March 31st.
While we know EE services are extremely important to our clients, your health and safety is even more important. EE will do its best to ensure that all clients receive make up sessions wherever possible. The Spring Semester will be extended into June to cover any weeks missed during this closure.
We will continue to carefully monitor this quickly evolving situation and are here to assist our participants and volunteers.
For additional information about COVID-19, visit the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov. The CDC has also put together this helpful handout on what you can do to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
EE staff will remain available, working remotely and at the barn to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact Lindsay, Dayna or Andrea if you need any additional information. We'll also be using our Facebook page to continue interacting with our participants, posting informational videos and photos in order to stay in touch during this time.
We thank you all for your understanding, and know that soon we'll all be back in the saddle again!
Lindsay Mohr
Administrative Manager
(636) 390-2141
Lindsay@eemv.org