Some states require a Coggins to even "move" your horse. FL is one.
Some forest rangers and wildlife officiers have started to interperted
that to mean you need to carry your Coggins when you ride off your
property. However, other rangers wildlife officiers will tell you it is
only when moving them in a trailer.
Talk about a confusing. I did get a warning ticket from a wild life
officier in a state forest last year because I didn't have my Coggins
on me when I was riding. When my vet printed my Coggins this year, I
had him print (and sign) four per page along with the normal 1 per page
and I laminated the 1/4 size and carry it in my saddle bag. Pretty
small print but that's not my problem - I have it.
Truman
Ed & Wendy Hauser wrote:
Things vary across our great
country. Check with your local vet, or on the web at your state animal
health site. Some states (generally in the areas with high EIA)
require coggins for all rides. Some states only required if crossing
state lines. All states require interstate health papers or something
similar to cross state lines. Generally interstate health papers are
good for 30 days. Some states (basically out west) require "brand"
inspection to leave your county. Note: brand inspection has nothing to
do with "brands". It basically produces a piece of paper (good for a
year or for as long as you own the horse depending on money spent) that
proves you own the horse. Sort of like an auto registration paper.
Some states (Montana, and IL at least) require permit numbers on the
interstate health papers for entry or reentry.
A bit of a mess? You bet, but one
has to follow the law.
Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875
