HORSES AND OTHER EQUINES
Premises Registration
As from 1 May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and 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. (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 shows will be provided on the Department’s website at: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentificationmovement Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
HSI SHOWING SERIES REGULATIONS
HSI/DAFM funding will only be provided for animals registered in a studbook with a breed code recorded. This can include main section studbook equines OR supplementary section studbook equines. Animals with breed code ‘UNK’, whether breeding is recorded or not, will not be eligible for funding under this initiative.
Notices of interest to championship participants Irish Law EU Directive)
Under Irish Law all horses moving from one location to another must be accompanied by their passports. It is in your own interest to ensure this is the case. Failure to do so is an offence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to result in a fine up to €3000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current owner.
Embryo Transfer: Where a foal is produced by this method the dam’s passport must bear a declaration dated, stamped and signed by the stallion owner (or accredited practitioner where AI is involved) 15 stating the date on which the dam was last covered (or inseminated) and the name of the covering stallion.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Horse-riding is a dangerous sport. While mounted, all competitors and ride judges are required, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear that complies with up to date safety standards and is securely fastened.
Irish Shows Association Guidelines
For full details and rules on Irish Shows Association please refer to the Irish Shows Association Guidebook or our website www.irishshows.org. All Shows are governed by these and qualifiers are ran in accordance with the rules & regulations of the Irish Shows Association. The Irish Shows Association would advise animal owners who have their animals insured to have the insurance extended to cover them while showing animals at Shows. We believe the cost is minimal depending on your insurer. The reason being that if your animal were to lash out and injure someone or damage property and it was established that it was your animal was out of your control at the time, you may be held responsible or partly responsible and could have to pay all or part of any settlement reached.
Discipline
The Irish Shows Association expects and will insist upon appropriate behaviour from all exhibitors and others participating in any of the activities at our Member Shows and will not tolerate inappropriate behaviour. Inappropriate behaviour includes but is not limited to the following: Profanity, coarse or vulgar language or gestures towards judges or Show officials; harassment or bullying, including using words or actions that threaten, intimidate or undermine judges or other officials before, during or following member show activities; failure to follow rules and/or obey instructions; abusing any animal. Disciplinary Procedures – Complaints of misconduct against an exhibitor or other participant at a member show shall be investigated and adjudicated upon by a subcommittee appointed by the Irish Shows Association. The Disciplinary Committee shall seek to ensure the existence of consistent, effective, fair and transparent complaint procedures and shall act in accordance with natural and constitutional justice. For details refer to the Irish Shows Association yearbook or visit our web site on www.irishshows.org.
Horse Transport Irish Law(EU Directive) - Under Irish Law, all horses moving from one location to another must be accompanied by their passports. It is in your own interest to ensure that this is the case. Failure to do so is an offence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to result in a fine of up to €3,000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current owner.