All horses need passports
There are over 70 Defra (Department of Farming & Rural Affairs) authorised passport issuing societies or associations in the UK, listed on the Defra website. A list of frequently asked questions - and answers - about horse passports is posted on the Defra website. Alternatively, call the Defra helpline on 08459 335577.
See here for a link to the National Equine Database (NED) website and an up to date list of all Passport Issuing Organisations and their registration numbers.
Non-UK EU Passports
If your horse already has a non-UK EU passport, the BEF can update it for you. For instructions on how to do this and to download a form see here
FEI passports
The FEI passport is a document for identification of the horse and for registration of its movements. In addition it gives information on the vaccination status of the horse. The passport is mandatory for horses competing at most international FEI sanctioned events. Further information on the FEI website.
FEI horse registration
It is now mandatory (since January 2006) for all horses and riders to be registered with the FEI before competing at an International event at home or abroad. This being regardless of whether they hold an existing FEI Passport or have already previously competed at International level.
