Re: [RC] ???coggins/health certificate??? - Ed & Wendy Hauser
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
