Passports & Microchipping

It is a legal requirement for all horses to be microchipped and have a passport. A horse must be microchipped before its passport can be issued.

If you are responsible for the primary care of a horse (such as owners, breeders, trainers, or those caring for a horse on loan), it is an offense to keep a horse without a passport. Failure to comply can result in a fine of up to £5000.

Equine passports include important information about the horse, such as its microchip details, age, breed/type, markings, owner’s information, and a record of medications it has received. All foals must have a passport by the age of 6 months or by December 31st, whichever comes later. The microchipping process is part of obtaining the passport and must be carried out by a vet. If you plan to sell or move your foal without its dam before this time, it must be microchipped and have a passport.

Microchipping

Microchipping is a simple, quick, and safe procedure. The chip is inserted into the crest on the left side of the horse’s neck using a needle. The microchip carries a unique identification number that corresponds to the horse’s passport and the Petlog database.

To arrange a microchip and passport for your horse, please give us a call.