Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

HORSES AND OTHER EQUINES

Premises Registration

As from 1 May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered withthe Department.

Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records ofmovements on/off their premises. (This rule does not apply in Northern Ireland)

Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the   Department for the purposes of tracing disease.

Records required are:

  • The name and address of the owner/person in charge of the premises from which the equine came.
  • Premises registration number from which the equine came
  • Passport number/UEL number of the animal

It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their local District Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given tocompliance with the requirements outlined above.

Any further information on the requirements for moving horses and equines to shows will be provided on the Department’s website at  http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentificationmovement

HSI SHOWING SERIES REGULATIONS

HSI/DAFM funding will only be provided for animals registered in a studbook with a breed code recorded. This can include main sectionstudbook equines OR supplementary section studbook equines. Animals with breed code ‘UNK’, whether breeding is recorded or not, will notbe eligible for funding under this initiative.

Notices of interest to championship participants Irish Law EU Directive)

Under Irish Law all horses moving from one location to another must be accompanied by their passports. It is in your own interest toensure this is the case. Failure to do so is an offence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to result in a fine up to€3000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current owner.

Embryo Transfer

Where a foal is produced by this method the dam’s passport must bear a declaration dated, stamped and signed  by the stallion owner(or accredited practitioner where AI is involved) stating the date on which the dam was last covered (or inseminated) and the name of the covering stallion.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Horse-riding is a dangerous sport. While mounted, all competitors and ride judges are required, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear that complies with up to date safety standards and is securely fastened.

Exhibitor Rules

If a qualified exhibitor does not turn up to an ISA final without giving prior notice to the ISA office or to a board memberhe or she will incur a financial penalty.