New EHCs from 21 August 2021 The EU is making changes to its laws, which means it is necessary to make updates to Export Health Certificates (EHCs) and Notes for Guidance used to export goods to the EU. If you are a GB trader, who exports certain animals, germinal products and products of animal origin, […]
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URGENT: Hornby Premium Inspections
The closing date for Hornby Premium Inspection applications has been extended to 15th JUNE. The electronic application form has been updated to allow the option of inspection at a Mare Grading Venue in your region
Spring 200+ Club Draw Results
1st Prize Alison Buchanan (Scottish Borders) £60 2nd Prize Carol Rudd (Cheshire) £30 3rd Prize Mrs C Horne (Yorkshire) £15
Robert Oliver (1940-2021)
The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) was saddened to learn of the death of our previous President, Robert Oliver, who died at home on the 12th March 2021. Our Society was very fortunate to have Robert as our Vice President from 2001, and then as President from 2011 to 2018. His love and enthusiasm for […]
Stallion and Mare Inspections 2021 Update
Covid-19 permitting-• The stallion inspections are being planned for early September• The mare inspections will start (we hope) at various venues from early July• Owners should now complete application forms, not an expression of interest form. Stallion owners should have the pre-inspection vetting and x-rays done, if they can do so within government guidelines for […]
Equine Movements On Or Around 1st January 2021 – Advice From Defra
In the interest of protecting animal welfare, and with the possibility of traffic disruption in Kent after 1st January 2021, Defra would strongly advise equine transporters to consider using vehicles with a combined weight of less than 7.5 tonnes, enabling them to proceed to the Short Straits using the Operation Brock contraflow between J8-9 of […]
IDHS (GB) ruling on Equine Influenza vaccinations
Equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB).Compliance with this rule is essential in order to bring your horse forward for inspection, or to show your horse at our affiliated shows. The requirement for the first three vaccinations is as follows:• The first […]