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The Canadian Quarter Horse Association encourages horse owners, breeders, and transporters to stay informed about current Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations and export requirements related to horse transportation and international travel.
Exporting Horses From Canada to the United States
Sanitary Requirements for Export of Horses to the U.S.
Transporting Horses in Canada
Anyone transporting horses in Canada must ensure animals are healthy and fit for travel. When uncertainty exists, transporters should consult a veterinarian or contact the CFIA before transportation begins.
Horse Transportation Requirements
To help protect horse welfare during transport, handlers and transporters should:
- Properly handle and transport horses safely
- Monitor horses during loading and travel
- Provide feed, water, and rest at required intervals
- Avoid overcrowding during transportation
- Use suitable vehicles with ventilation, bedding, and non-slip flooring
- Ensure loading ramps and facilities are safe and properly designed
- Provide immediate care for animals that become unfit during transport
- Ensure horses can stand comfortably with adequate space and movement
- Avoid transporting horses in multi-deck conveyances
Under Canadian regulations, horses must not go longer than 28 hours without feed and water and must receive a minimum eight-hour rest period before continuing travel.
Everyone responsible for transporting horses must comply with Canadian animal transport regulations. Failure to follow these requirements may result in fines, prosecution, or refusal of entry for imported animals.
Date Modified: August 30, 2023
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