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Notice From Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine

• From the Department of Agriculture & Food – Specific Requirements – Horses & other Equines.

Premises Registration

As from 1st May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs & markets) where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department.   Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements on/off their premises.

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:

Name & address of the owner/person in charge of the premises from which the equine came.

The 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 to compliance with the requirements outlined above.

Equine Identification

All Equines (which include horses, ponies & donkeys) must be identified in accordance with EU & national legislation.

Possession of an unidentified equine is an offence under the legislation.

Passport must be issued by approved Passport Issuing Organisations (PIOs) within the calendar year of birth (by 31st December in the year of birth) or within six months of birth (whichever is later) and is valid for the lifetime of the animal.  

Microchip – all equines issued with a passport after 1st July 2009 must have a corresponding microchip implanted by a veterinarian which is recorded in the passport & creates a link between the passport & the animal.

A Keeper must

Have an equine registered with a PIO

Have a passport issued in accordance with EU & national legislation

Comply with the provisions of the legislation whereby a passport must accompany the equine whenever it is moved to events such as shows, sales and to slaughter plants etc.horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department.   Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements 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 to compliance with the requirements outlined above.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Horse-riding is a dangerous sport & all competitors in Ridden Classes are strongly advised, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear that complies with up to date safety standards.

NOTE; EXHIBITORS & HELPERS OF ALL HORSE CLASSES MUST PAY ADMISSION FEE OF €15.00

Pre-paid entry fee: €15.00 or €20.00 on Show day
All owners/riders who are non members of the IPS must take out Daily Membership: €5.00 for 1st entry only
Please note - YOU CANNOT transfer to another Class on Show day, BUT you may enter the class on the day of the
show.