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Horseback Riding Camp in Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC

Soldier On will host a Horseback Riding Camp in collaboration with Club Équestre de Québec on May 26-27, 2021.

This activity will bring together both serving and retired ill/injured CAF members, allowing participants to connect through peer support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. The Quebec Horseback Riding Camp will contribute as a tool to wellness and recovery for the participants.

Participants will be accompanied by instructors from the Club Équestre de Québec throughout the day. Within the two days, the following subjects will be covered: horse care, nutrition and horse riding equipment set up.

Warm and comfortable clothing is required as the camp will be held outdoors. Participants should be comfortable with the proximity of a large animal such as a horse. The following equipment is required and must be brought by participants: rigid ankle boots (military boots or hiking boots), face cover, bicycle helmet (no loan due to Covid-19) and your lunch.

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Club Équestre de Québec.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to eight (8).

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the geographical region of Quebec’s City (North Shore from Deschambault-Grondines to Baie-Ste-Catherine) who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Serving Members
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.

Mental & Physical Requirements
Participants must be able to tolerate six hours of low to moderate level activity with some possibility of taking a break if required.

Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment with horses.
 
Nomination Forms must be received by Soldier On no later than May 14, 2021 at noon.
Express your interest here.


COVID-19
Soldier On events are planned in accordance with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal public health measures (PHM) and regulations as well as the Canadian Armed Forces health policy and guidelines. The health and safety of Soldier On participants and staff, PSP staff, and CAF TG personnel are paramount. While specific safety precautions for each event will depend on the scope, scale and location of the event, the utmost care will be undertaken to ensure the risk associated with the spread of COVID-19 is very low.

Specific precautions, rules, regulations and observances will be communicated to selected participants for this specific camp in due course, but all applicants must be prepared to:

  • Be familiar with, and adhere to current PHM regulations and guidance;
  • Complete the respective provincial / territorial or federal government COVID-19 self-assessment tool before attending the event;
  • Refrain from participating in a Soldier On event if they have tested positive for COVID-19, have come in contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are experiencing symptoms of the virus;
  • Practice physical distancing during activity, including the use of non-medical mask when appropriate;
  • Follow all safety precautions provided by Soldier On and its sport service providers;
  • Adhere to a stringent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform rigorous hand hygiene;
  • Inform Soldier On immediately if you are not feeling well.

Soldier On, during the conduct of this activity, shall:

  • Ensure that the event is conducted following the current PHM regulations and guidelines of the location in question;
  • Ensure that all staff and participants are using PPE properly and following necessary protocols;
  • Soldier On will cease the event if participants do not respect any of the health and safety protocols that are in place;
  • Ensure PPE, hand sanitizer and disinfectant supplies are available and are being used;
  • Continue to monitor the further provincial lifting of or changes in restrictions which may affect their operations;
  • Track physical interactions (time/date/attendees/location) on physical activity log.

Confirmation details
The event OPI will confirm in writing with the participants selected for this activity. A joining instruction will be issued prior to event; ensuring applicants are authorized to participate IAW applicable policies & eligibility criteria.

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