Horse Passports
Sound Equine have put together some frequently asked questions and answers regarding horse passports. The information has been correlated from various sources to help our clients understand and ensure that their horses’ passports are ready for the New Year.
1) What has the Government announced about horse passports?
2) Why are passports required?
3) How can I get a passport and how much will it cost?
4) How long will the passport be valid and will it need to be renewed?
5) When does the horse need to be accompanied by the passport?
For information on the procedures regards applying for a passport, contact the appropriate society or organisation on the list supplied on the website listed previously. Alternatively call Sound Equine on 0870 040 0014 or email us on surgery@soundequine.co.uk for further advice and services available. For queries about the legislation aspects, please contact Nazia Naqui at Defra on: 020 7904 8271 or email nazia. naqui@defra.gsi.gov.uk