Horse passports

EU recognises UK studbooks in boost for post-Brexit horse travel

There had been uncertainty over whether the EU would recognise British studbooks

New schemes to improve traceability of racehorses *H&H Plus*

What digital passports could mean for future horse travel *H&H Plus*

British owners of imported horses must send passports for registration

Ahead of the equine microchip and passport deadlines, owners are reminded of the requirements for those horses who do not hold UK passports

Warning Europol’s investigation into forged passports only unveils ‘the tip of the iceberg’ *H&H Plus*

Reminder to owners as microchip deadlines approach *H&H Plus*

Owners to be able to edit equine passport details online free of charge *H&H Plus*

New equine microchip law comes into force today

‘Previous legislation has been half-baked but the new regulations are not only positive for horse owners, but are a significant boost for equine welfare’

How can you prove a horse is yours? H&H explains...

Rebecca Stojak, an associate solicitor specialising in equine law, explains the steps you need to take in order to prove the ownership of a horse or pony

Owners who fail to microchip horses face £200 fine

The new law has been introduced today by Defra, but owners have until 2020 to comply

All horses to be microchipped under new law

The new regulations are to be laid before parliament as soon as is practical

Void in passport law is 'madness' says industry *H&H VIP*

Leading industry figures have raised concerns that horse identification laws have not yet been formally introduced

Fraudulent dealer 'went to great lengths' to sell horses

Mark Allman pleaded guilty to 11 counts of fraud at Stafford Crown Court

FEI allegedly fails to fully investigate horse passport fraud [H&H VIP]

Dressage horse is at the centre of a new passport fraud case

Europe to bolster passport system [H&H VIP]

Can a Europe-wide equine database succeed and will this help prevent horsemeat illegally entering the food chain?

Blog: Why Britain needs an elite studbook

British breeders are now producing sport horses of the highest quality, but when they choose to register their foals with European studbooks, there is clearly something amiss

Horse passport system to be simplified

The British Equine Veterinary Association is pushing for legislative changes at national and European level

Horse passports: who should keep them?

Horse passports are a grey area for many owners. We find out who should have responsibility for them

Horse passport survey shows lack of faith

In the wake of the horse meat scandal, a survey has uncovered further evidence that the horse passport system needs a massive overhaul

Single passport issuing organisation and new central equine database in pipeline

In the wake of the horse meat scandal, plans to tackle the issue of horse passport fraud are under way