FAQs
Book an appointment with your equine vet to complete the horse passport application. Your vet will check if your horse already has a microchip at the time of completing the identification and will record the number on the new passport application or will put one in if there is no microchip in place.
What is the code on a horse transponder? ›
It appears on the horse passport, links the horse to the PIO and remains the unique identifier of the animal for its lifetime. The first three digits represent a country code, the next three digits relate to the PIO and the last nine digits are issued by the PIO to identify each equine registered with it.
What is the purpose of a horse passport? ›
One of the purposes of horse passports is to record all medicines that each horse receives. It is therefore essential that the passport is available whenever a vet treats your horse so they can record the medicines given.
Which country requires all horses to have a passport? ›
In the United Kingdom, it is now required for all equines to have a "passport" and an animal cannot be sold without one.
Can I fill out passport form online? ›
Fill Out Online and Print
Application for a U.S. Passport (DS-11)
What does a green passport horse mean? ›
A green passport means the stallion is approved by the irish sport horse studbook, a blue book means it's on the list of stallions but not 100% approved, i.e. his wind is wrong or never passed his x-rays etc and is classed as a secton one (S1) stallion, a white book means there is no breeding recorded, hope this is of ...
What does AE mean in horse racing? ›
ALSO-ELIGIBLE (AE) – a horse officially entered in a race, but not permitted to start unless the field is reduced by scratches below a specified number.
Is a transponder code a microchip? ›
The RFID devices most widely used in animals are passive in nature. They have no battery or source of power of their own, but pick up the energy they require from the scanner. Devices of this type are called transponders, and small transponders are commonly called microchips.
Where is microchip number on horse passport? ›
How do I know if my horse is microchipped? Check your passport, if your horse was microchipped prior to the passport being issued (a requirement for all horses passported after July 2009) the chip number should be on the page containing the silhouette diagram.
What is included in a horse passport? ›
The passport is a document that: describes the animal, for example by breed, colour, species. lists all vaccinations. names the registered owner.
The type of passport we will issue for your foal depends on his or her breeding. 1.1 Main Studbook (pink) Passport. In order to qualify for inclusion in the main studbook, horses must have a full 3 generations pedigree on the mother's and the father's side. The father must be a graded stallion.
What does a blue horse passport mean? ›
Well a blue passport means only a partial pedigree has been recorded. Now the white passport is issued for no breeding recorded.
Why would a horse not have a passport? ›
The only exception when the passport is not required is when the horse is being transported for emergency veterinary treatment. Also, insurance companies often require details such as the Unique Equine Life Number when insuring your horse.
How much is a horse passport? ›
New passport applications: £25 (£15 for registered charities) Replacement Passport: £25 (£15 for registered charities) Duplicate Passport: £30 (£15 for registered charities) Change of ownership: £15 (£12 for registered charities)
Do horses still roam free in the US? ›
In the U.S., there are free-roaming herds on some of the barrier islands along the East Coast, notably Chincoteague Ponies, Banker horses and Cumberland Island horses. Most of these herds are managed by the National Park Service with assistance from various organizations.
What does a horse passport look like? ›
Our current passport is 28 page, A5 document bound with a tough burgundy and clear plastic cover.
How do I claim my horse on my taxes? ›
Claim your horses as a business–as long as you follow certain rules. You must keep all your accounting for your horse business separate from your personal account. Every expense must be accompanied by documentation and a receipt, and any mileage used for business must be noted in a log book.
What is proof of ownership of a horse? ›
A Horse Bill of Sale, or equine bill of sale, documents the sale or transfer of a horse between a seller and a buyer. When buying a horse or pony, a bill of sale for a horse shows that ownership of the equine has been officially transferred to a new person.
How do you show ownership of a horse? ›
Ownership of a horse may be established in a Bill of Sale, a written agreement between the seller and buyer (or agents such as trainers or bloodstock agents) or by contract construction.
