Global Passport for Horses Launched by FEI
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has introduced a global digital passport for horses called Equipass, aimed at consolidating health, security, and ownership information. This marks the first step towards its worldwide adoption over the next two years.
Purpose and Benefits of Equipass
Equipass is designed as a comprehensive solution to address the horse industry’s critical need for reliable health records, regulatory compliance, and enhanced disease control.
“By streamlining documentation and ensuring verification, it also facilitates the smooth and safe international movement of horses, reducing administrative complexities while strengthening biosecurity across borders.” – Gaspard Dufour, FEI Director of Technology Operations
Features of Equipass
- Complements the traditional physical horse passport
- Offers a centralized platform for horse identification, medical history, vaccination status, location, and travel documents
- Allows owners, athletes, grooms, veterinarians, officials, and authorities to access essential data through a single app
- Simplifies management of multiple horses and cross-border travel
- Maintains data security and easy availability
FEI’s Vision
The FEI emphasizes that Equipass will enhance the efficiency of international horse movement while maintaining rigorous biosecurity measures and regulatory adherence worldwide.
Author’s Summary
Equipass, launched by the FEI, is a pioneering digital passport system designed to unify essential health and ownership data, streamlining horse management and international travel securely and efficiently.