Equestrian Relocation to France

A must read when considering moving to France. Plan ahead and do your homework.

All the things you should consider and prepare for when moving your horse to France;

Location of property, Stabling, Land, Feeding, Materials, Vets, Farriers, Riding, Flies, Dentists, Horse, Disposal and some more.

What your horse will need to come to France and what will be required for French registration

All horses being exported/imported from the UK or France must hold a valid Passport

There are two types of recognised Passports.

Those which are a Breed Society for horses with known breeding.
Those who offer a basic identity passport where breeding is unknown or unproven. .

In France the Haras Nationaux control the issuing of passports for horses that fall into both these categories.However you should already have a horse passport issued in your home country.

Horse Transportation

One of the biggest concerns to horse owners when travelling abroad is the safety and welfare of their horses. Moving abroad is often as they say 'lock stock and barrel'.

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What your horse will need to come to France and what will be required for French registration

Horse Transportation