DEFRA has changed the documentation needed when exporting and importing equines from/to the UK from the EU and Northern Ireland

Export health certificates with destination country of EU and commodity type of Equine

Equine animals not intended for slaughter to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8431 updated

Page summary:
Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export equine animals, such as horses or donkeys, not intended for slaughter from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Change made:
A new version of this certificate has been released and guidance notes updated

Time updated:
9:45am, 29 October 2025

Movement back to the European Union and Northern Ireland of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary import to the GB for a period of less than 30 days: certificate 8433 updated

Page summary:
Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary import to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for a period of less than 30 days returning to the EU or Northern Ireland.

Change made:
A new version of this certificate has been released and guidance notes updated

Time updated:
9:46am, 29 October 2025

Movement back to the European Union and Northern Ireland of registered competition horses after temporary import into GB for a period of less than 90 days to participate in an event organised by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI): certificate 8434 updated

Page summary:
Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export registered competition horses from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Change made:
A new version of this certificate has been released and guidance notes updated

Time updated:
9:47am, 29 October 2025

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