Welfare of equidae: code of practice
This guide covers all domesticated equidae for which a person is responsible, including all horses, ponies, donkeys and hybrids and details a set of principles underpinning equine care.
Appendix D: sources of information
Legislation
- Animal Health & Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
- The Farriers (Registration) Act 1975
- Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970
- The Weeds Act 1959
- Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations
- The Welfare of animals (Transport) (Scotland) Regulations 2006
- Horse Passports (Scotland) Regulations 2005
Copies of the above legislation can be found online.
Websites of relevant organisations
British Horse Society Scotland
National Equine Welfare Council
British Veterinary Association
British Equine Veterinary Association
The Farriers Registration Council
Publications relevant to topics covered by the Code
Scottish Government Publication
Horse Passports: guidance for all horse owners
Guidance on How to Prevent the Spread of Ragwort
British Horse Society Publications:
The Complete Horse & Pony Care
BHS Guide to Grassland management
The BHS Complete Manual of Stable Management
The BHS Veterinary Manual
The BHS First Horse Owner Pack
The BHS Fire Safety in Equine Premises
BHS welfare leaflets covering a wide range of topics can be downloaded via the BHS website listed on the previous page follow the links to welfare then leaflets.
The Donkey Sanctuary
A Guide to Caring for your Donkey
The Professional Handbook of the Donkey
Pony Club Publications:
Manual of Horsemanship
Keeping a Pony at Grass
National Equine Welfare Council
Equine Industry Welfare Guidelines Compendium
Code of Practice for Markets and Sales involved with the selling of Horses, Ponies and Donkeys
Code of Practice for the Tethering of Horses, Ponies, and Donkeys
Code of Practice for Welfare Organisations involved in the keeping of Horses Ponies and Donkeys
British Equine Veterinary Association
Horse Care Guide
Further information
For further information relating to this Code please contact the Scottish Government Animal Welfare Policy Team, Tel No: 0300 244 6673
Email: animal.health@scotland.gsi.gov.uk .
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