Passport and Microchipping

It is a legal requirement that all horses are microchipped and have a passport. Horses must be microchipped before a passport is issued.

It is an offence for a keeper with ‘primary care responsibilities’ (eg. those caring for a horse on loan, owners, breeders, trainers) to keep a horse that does not have a passport and you could be fined up to £5000 if you don’t have one.

Equine passports contain certain information relating to the horse they are attached to including microchip details, age, breed/type, markings, owner's details and all the medications it has been given. All foals need to get a passport and this must be done before the foal is 6 months old or before 31st December, whichever is later. Microchipping is part of the passport application process and must be done by a veterinarian. If you want to sell or move your foal without its dam earlier than this you will need to have it microchipped and get a passport.

Microchipping

Microchipping is a simple, safe and quick procedure. The microchip is inserted into the crest on the left side of the neck via a needle. The microchip contains a unique number for your horse which matches their passport and the petlog database.

You can book an appointment to arrange your horse's passport and microchip by calling your local clinic. 

 

 

Clinic opening hours

8:30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday


Please note Bank Holiday and seasonal opening hours may apply.


Our usual emergency services are available 24 hours a day should you ever need us. If you ever have an equine emergency please call your local clinic line. Our out-of-hours call are answered by experienced veterinary nurses who understand equine emergencies and can provide advice whilst you wait for the vet to arrive.


Breadstone: 01453 811867
Failand: 01275 392956
Stretcholt: 01278 229129
Willesley: 01666 880501

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