Loading certificate

A loading certificate is something everyone who travels a horse is going to have to have by law. I need to find out more but don't know where.
 
Only required f you are transporting horses commercially though, I believe!

Your local DEFRA office should be able to advise you further.
 
It is the Certificate in Equine Transport (under 8 hours) or the Advanced Certificate in Equine Transport (over 8 hours)

There are 2 types for the CET and Adv CET-either Attendant or Driver

Attendant

Paperbased Exam
Practical

Driver

Paperbased Exam
Practical
Driving Test

Both the British Racing School and Northern Racing School are holding these exams.

It is required for anyone transporting as a business-ie trainer, producer, transporter etc

contact the centres direct for more information

http://www.brs.org.uk/home_flash.php
 
A quote from the British Grooms Association website:

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A new EU Regulation has recently come into force that might affect you as a groom. From 5 January 2008 if you transport horses on journeys over 65km or more in “connection with an economic activity” then you must hold a certificate of competence issued by an independent body nominated by Defra.

All areas of the horse industry will be affected: Studs, Racing Yards, Point to Point Yards, Eventing; Show Jumping; Dressage; Showing; Horse Transporters; Livery Yards; Riding Schools – really any business that involves transporting horses on a commercial basis.

All areas of the horse industry will be affected: Studs, Racing Yards, Point to Point Yards, Eventing; Show Jumping; Dressage; Showing; Horse Transporters; Livery Yards; Riding Schools – really any business that involves transporting horses on a commercial basis.

Ensure you are ready!

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British Grooms Association for more details.
 
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