I also copy my horse’s Coggins and have them certified as true and correct by a
notary.I keep one in the trailer
and one on me.
Laurie Underwood
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???coggins/health certificate???
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
