LHI Equine Identification Register, aka “white book” type passport caters for all types of equines that do not qualify for a studbook passport or where breed type is unknown or not recorded at time of registration. Pedigree can still be recorded on this non studbook type of passport, detailing all recorded parentage and proven by DNA typing.
• Ensure you have also have completed / submitted the online DNA kit request form (link to forms below):
• Make this online prepayment when you are about to post in hardcopy application form and vet certified DNA samples.
• Turnaround times will be affected by poor sample quality, holiday periods and / or unforeseen delays in Weatherbys Laboratory.
€140.00
NEW REGISTRATION – EQUINE IDENTIFICATION REGISTER – PEDIGREE RECORDED
DESCRIPTION
Leisure Horse Ireland Equine Identification Register
NB: This particular passporting service is available to Republic of Ireland residents only and the equine is standing in Ireland.
LHI prides itself in consistently providing an excellent, efficient and cost-effective service to its owners and breeders. All of our Studbooks and Equine Identification Register are DAFM and EU approved.
Identification Register Passports aka “white book” type passports cater for all types of equines that do not qualify for a studbook passport or where breed type is unknown or not recorded at time of registration. However, pedigree can still be recorded on this non studbook type of passport, detailing all recorded parentage and proven by DNA typing. While animals registered with Leisure Horse Ireland in the Identification Register do not qualify for any of the National Breeding Schemes or specific studbook classes, do remember this type of passport can also be upgraded at any time to a studbook passport, where qualifying conditions are met.
Where parentage is being recorded, all animals are DNA tested to prove the pedigree. We do not have a membership; therefore, we do not operate a two-tier pricing system.
Every Horse, Pony, Donkey and Mule in Ireland must be microchipped and have an equine passport to comply with legislation.
MORE INFORMATION
Complete and submit an online DNA Kit request form first.
To record pedigree on any LHI maintained studbook or register, a dna sample for testing must be provided and paid for on submission.
• A kit comprising the appropriate application paperwork and hair sample bag will be posted to you.
• Covering certificates are not necessary.
The hair sample bag is for vet use only and please observe the following:
• It is essential that hair samples are plucked, and NOT CUT, as it is the hair root follicles that contain the DNA and not the hair itself.
• A minimum of 40/60 strong hairs should be sampled from the mane or top of the tail.
• It is vital that the hair is completely clean and dry and that no sprays or detergents have been applied as this will damage the follicle and DNA cannot be obtained from the sample.
• When more than one animal is to be sampled, extreme care must be taken to avoid contamination of hair roots from one animal to another.
• Samples should be placed in the bag, sealed and sent immediately to LHI, avoiding prolonged exposure to direct heat or sunlight etc.
• Poor quality samples will require a repeat sample and additional fees may be incurred.
Other Considerations:
• Ensure diagram and written description are completed correctly by a qualified veterinary
surgeon and dated within 6 months of submission.
• Compliant type transponder implanted where none pre-existed.
• The fully completed application form with the correct amount of cleared payment.
• Applications requiring referral or return will incur additional processing / postage fees.
• Once submitted, an application cannot be cancelled. Unresolved issues lasting beyond
6 months may result in the application being voided and any fees paid will be forfeited.
• If it transpires an equine was registered previously and was not disclosed, no refund will issue. If an issued passport must later be cancelled, cancellation fees become payable by the applicant.
• Risk of loss and the cost of duplicate passports will be entirely borne by the applicant when
sent by standard post.
• Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) must be confirmed by the identifying vet on the markings, if
only the year of birth is detailed, Jan 1st of that year will be the recorded.
• Under legislation a Passport must be applied for within 6 months of birth. Equines who
have not had their Identification Document issued within 12 months of birth, or submitted
so close to the date that the PIO is not allowed time to run necessary checks, will be
ineligible for slaughter for human consumption and will be classified accordingly in Section
II Part II of the Identification Document.
By submitting an application to Leisure Horse Ireland, you are affirming that the
information provided on the form and associated marking chart is accurate.
Operator / Owner and Equine details will be submitted to the National Equine Database.
You also commit to adhering to the relevant rules & regulations as set forth by
Leisure Horse Ireland, to the use of all details provided for communication purposes and acknowledge that they may be shared with relevant third parties in accordance with applicable legislation, including the sharing of DNA data.
