Passports

Government legislation requires that every pony must have a passport. Trading Standards Officers now attend shows to check on passports so you should always take your passport when you travel with your pony.

Passports are now issued upon registration of all Highland ponies.

 

Duplicate Passports

If you have lost your Pony’s Passport then you may apply for a duplicate passport. Legislation dictates that the pony’s identity must be verified by a vet before a duplicate may be issued. Please complete and submit the Duplicate Passport Application form along with the appropriate fee.

Only the registered owner of the pony may apply for a duplicate passport.

All ponies applying for passports must be microchipped and the number recorded on the reverse of the application form where indicated.

Ponies of ‘Highland Type’ for which registration is not applicable

Passports can also be issued for any ponies of ‘ Highland type’. This facility is open to non-members of the Society. These will not be recorded on the Stud Book but a list is kept in the Highland Pony Society office for future reference.

Applications should include:

• The fee of £25 per passport
• The fully completed application form as above
• Applications for passports submitted by children under the age of 16 should be countersigned by an adult.

These papers should be sent to The Highland Pony Society Secretary.

It is important that each pony has only one passport. For part bred ponies, passports from other Breed Societies may be over-stamped by the Highland Pony Society.

Information from the Scottish Government website may be helpful: