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Export horses and ponies: special rules

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Exporting or moving equines from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland

To export or move horses and other equines from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or Northern Ireland, you need to contact:

  • your official vet to book an appointment so you can get blood tests taken in time – an official vet works in a private practice and on behalf of the government
  • an agent or transporter and tell them when you plan to travel – you may need more time to plan travel through an EU border control post (BCP)

    • Apply for an export health certificate (EHC)

    You need to complete an EHC and some supporting documents to export or move a live animal from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland.

    The EHC is an official document that confirms your export meets the health requirements of the destination country.

  • 8431 to export or move equines that are not intended for slaughter from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland
  • 8432 to export or move equines that are not intended for slaughter from Great Britain to a non-EU country (transiting the EU or Northern Ireland)
  • 8433 to export or move equines from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland after temporary import to Great Britain for less than 30 days to participate in racing, competition or cultural events
  • 8434 to export or move equines from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland after temporary import to Great Britain for less than 90 days to participate in an event organised by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)

    • You must get your equines tested to prove they’re free of certain diseases.

    You need to get your equine tested for equine infectious anaemia within 90 days of travel if the animal is both:

  • going to remain in the EU or Northern Ireland for less than 90 days
  • registered with either a national branch of an international body for sporting and competition purposes, or an EU-recognised UK studbook

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