Do you need a Licence to own a horse in Ireland?
If you are living in a designated control area, you need a licence in order to have a horse. A licence normally lasts for a year. The local authority keeps a publicly available register of all licences issued.
Can you bury a horse in Ireland?
It is not permitted under Irish law to bury horse carcasses for environmental reasons so the owner must pay to have the carcass safely disposed of in this manner.
Are there any wild horses in Ireland?
Bought as trophy-pets during the Celtic Tiger boom years, homeless horses now run wild in their thousands across the Republic, most abandoned by owners who have no money for their upkeep. Ireland has the highest horse population per capita in the whole of Europe.
Do you need a licence for a horse?
You need a licence to hire out horses for riding and for instruction in riding. This includes pony and donkey rides and pony parties where the ponies are ridden. This is to ensure the welfare of the animals and the safety of the public.
Do I need a herd number for a horse?
A person may not have an equine in his/her possession or under his/her control unless the details of his/her premises are registered. All Registered premises must have a nominated keeper * Upon Registration an Equine premises number – called a herdnumber – will be issued to the applicant.
Does a horse need a passport?
In the UK, all horses are required to have a passport by law. This law also applies to donkeys, mules and zebras! The purpose of the passport is to identify the horse and to state whether or not the horse is ultimately intended for human consumption.
Is it illegal to sell a horse without a passport?
Buying & Selling An Equine: It is illegal to sell an equine without handing over the passport at the time of sale so if no passport is available the seller must obtain one before the sale goes ahead.
Are Connemara ponies wild?
The ponies are no longer wild but owned privately. It is in a beautiful part of England and well worth visiting, but very different to Connemara.
How many wild horses are in Ireland?
Ireland has the highest horse population per capita in Europe and an estimated 20,000 horses could now be ownerless.
What licence do I need for a 3.5 ton horsebox?
Category C1 licence
In order to legally drive a 3.5-tonne horsebox on public roads, you need a Category C1 licence. This licence specifically qualifies you to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes WITHOUT trailers in tow. These kinds of horseboxes are perfect for one or two animals and a little bit of gear.
Can you keep horses on a farm?
The short answer is yes. Planning permission will be required where there is a ‘material change’ in the use of the land from agriculture to the keeping of horses for leisure purposes.