Relief And Confusion As Scottish Sport Starts To Get Going Again

Government gives the nod but events have still been cancelled

- Becky Murray

Further relaxation of Scotland’s lockdown has given more horse sport the green light, as calls are made for a “uniform approach” from local authorities.

Outdoor competition was given permission to return in Scotland this month (news, 13 August), and from 24 August, sporting events and activities could be attended by up to 30 people. But British Eventing said on 18 August that Kirriemuir Horse Trials (29 August) had been cancelled after organisers did not receive the “necessary permissions” from Angus Council.

A spokesman for Angus told H&H the council did not decline permission, but the “necessary protocols” from BE and Horsescotland were not received in time for the council to review and provide guidance.

Horsescotland chairman Grant Turnbull told