During what is normally one of the busiest points of the year in horse sports, virtually everything has come to a standstill. Sure, there are implications for competitors, but there are also thousands of other people who surround and are financially supported by these competitions: braiders, photographers, grooms, vendors, concessions, jump crew, officials, and so on.
Are you someone whose livelihood has been affected by the shutdown? How are you making ends meet, and how can people help?
Alternatively, are you an employer trying to figure out how to compensate your employees during this time? Tell us about it!
You can also email responses to eharty@coth.com.
