Equine Import/Export Checklist
This printable Equine Import/Export Checklist helps horse owners and barn managers prepare to import or export a horse. Print a fresh copy as needed and keep completed pages with your other barn records.
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What is on this checklist
- Destination rules checked
- Veterinarian contacted checked and noted
- Health tests booked
- Paperwork gathered checked and noted
- Transport booked checked and noted
- Customs broker selected
- Quarantine plans checked
- Insurance reviewed checked and noted
- Agency contacts saved
- Timeline made checked and noted
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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