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All equines resident in the UK for more than 30 days must be registered with a UK Passport Issuing Office. Please check DEFRA's website for details:- https://www.gov.uk/horse-passport/import-or-export-a-horse-or-related-animal
The BCPS can transfer the ownership of ponies with recognised Connemara passports from Ireland a providing that the ponies are entered into the BCPS stud book at the same time.
For foals or ponies already on adult registrations, you will need to complete an Irish Passport Transfer of Ownership Form.
For adult geldings still on foal registrations we also require your vet to complete the section on the Irish Passport Transfer of Ownership form (replacing gelding registration form)
Mares which are still on foal registrations will need to be presented at a Filly Inspection in order to gain adult status classification.
Stallions which are still on foal registrations will need to be presented at a Colt Inspection in order to gain adult status classification.
It is sometimes difficult to determine whether or not the passport is a foal registration or whether it has been updated to an adult -
The BCPS can transfer the ownership of ponies with recognised Connemara passports from Ireland and abroad, providing that the ponies are entered into the BCPS stud book at the same time.
If you have any doubts about whether your pony has a foal or adult passport, please contact the secretary who will be happy to check for you.