'It's do or die': Many Flamborough equestrian centres don't qualify for hardship program
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The Equine Hardship Program offered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs was launched mid-January as a way to offer equestrian businesses a chance to help subsidize animal care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $3-million program offered $2,500 per horse, up to $20,000, and was designed for riding, training and therapy centres that don't qualify for other funding relief in the agriculture sector.