Traveling/competing without passport

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Trading Standards see it as a quick 'get rich' and 'easy prosecution' scheme.

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Not sure if you work for Trading Standards or not Foraday, but I do and I can assure you this isn't how we see it. The legislation was forced upon Trading Standards to enforce, they didn't request it, so I do think your comment is a little harsh, obviously I can only speak for my county but I would hope nationally all Trading Standards departments think alike. I think they would show great tolerance where the passport issue is concerned and only act on where they really thought some one didn't have one at all.
 
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that is good to know!

Agree that blaming Trading Standards is a bit harsh - after all it was a European legislation anyway. Why not blame European garbage - of course they are the ones that eat horses - so more relevant to them.

In defence of passports - I actually think that it is in theory a good idea. I would like to see all horses microchipped as well (as they are in rest of Europe) as I think that traceability a good idea - and might help in the tracing of stolen horses. Passports alone can be a bit vague.

We have been stopped twice whilst travelling - but all passports were with us - so dont know what would happen had we not had them.

So you mean to say you don't get extra pocket money if you catch us!!!!!! Not even a better Christmas party?
 
Bit late in the day here but I would not consider traveling without the original passport. Mine stay in the loory at all times when out and about. Id be too worried about being asked to show it.
Have heard sotries of people thinking copies would be ok. I dont like getting into trouble! LOL
 
Of course if all horses where micro-chipped and their ownership and medical history was kept centrally and added to each time the animal changed owner or was treated by a vet then with the permission of the current owner one would have a full medical history of the horse prior to purchase.
 
I have been told that 'officially' copies are not acceptable, however, nationally a 'common sense' approach will be taken by Trading Standards officers.

Therefore, my words not the officers, they will only pursue the matter if there is an animial welfare issue. Trading Standards are not out for quick prosecutions, they take overloading of horse boxes a lot more serioulsy!
 
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