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Passports

Government legislation mandates that every pony must have a passport. The Highland Pony Society issues passports for registered Highland Ponies, part-breds, and ponies declared as 'Highland Type'.

Legal Requirement

Trading Standards Officers now attend shows to check passports. You should always take your passport when you travel with your pony.

£20

Passport for previously registered Highland Ponies

Application Requirements

To apply for a passport for your Highland Pony, you must submit:

  • The pony's buff-coloured registration certificate
  • The £20 fee
  • Fully completed application form with detailed outline diagram and narrative description
  • Microchip number recorded on the reverse of the application form

Microchipping Requirement

All ponies applying for passports must be microchipped and the number recorded on the reverse of the application form. This is a legal requirement for equine identification.

Completing the Application

Important: The reverse of the application form is directly reproduced to form the centre pages of the passport, so accuracy is critical.

  • Use black ink only
  • Write in BLOCK CAPITALS
  • Complete all diagram details accurately
  • Provide a full narrative description

Authorized Signatories

The identification section of your application must be signed by one of the following:

A registered breeder
A listed Highland Pony Society judge
A current Council member
A veterinary surgeon

Alternatively, you may copy information from a previously completed equine vaccination identification card.

Duplicate Passports

If your passport has been lost or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate. Please note:

  • Your pony must be microchipped before a duplicate can be issued
  • Use the dedicated Duplicate Passport Request Form
  • If the original passport was made after 1997, no redrawing is required

Highland Type Ponies

Non-members may obtain passports for ponies of "Highland type" without official registration. The Society maintains records for future reference. Contact the office for more information about this option.

Download Forms

View All FormsPassport Application (PDF)Duplicate Passport Form (PDF)

Submit Your Application

Highland Pony Society Secretary
Garbh Allt House
Maidenplain Place
Aberuthven
Perthshire PH3 1EL

Telephone:
01764 664 000

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm