Horse transport from the USA to Germany

instagram viewer

Horse transport takes place almost every day. Not only from the USA to Germany, but also vice versa. Many horse owners like to rely on professional support because a small mistake is enough and the horse will not be accepted at the arrival airport and sent back home.

Transporting horses is stressful for the animal.
Transporting horses is stressful for the animal. © Torsten_Klemm / Pixelio

Horse transport from the USA - interesting facts

Horse transport is always an exciting thing. Especially when the noble steed is to be flown across the pond. Good preparation is everything.

  • First of all, you should find out about the necessary formalities at the airports of the start and destination, if possible from the responsible official veterinarians there. Alternatively, you can also see a veterinarian who is familiar with this topic. This is especially important because the laws and regulations are subject to constant change.
  • Many different papers are required so that the horse can leave the USA and re-enter Germany. A health certificate and vaccination certificate are a basic requirement and must always be carried with you. You can obtain freight papers and customs documents from the responsible customs office. Especially when the noble steed is to be flown across the pond.
  • Once these important documents have been collected, the overland transport from the stable to the respective airport is usually organized. In addition, an application for quarantine is necessary. During the flight, the four-legged friends are looked after and professionally cared for by a zoo keeper. That you are allowed to look after your horse personally is only possible in the rarest of cases.

Arrival of the horses in Germany

  • Once the four-legged friends have landed in Germany, the veterinary papers are checked in the airport quarantine. Freshly arrived from the USA, blood is drawn from the horses after the exciting horse transport in order to determine whether the four-legged friends are not suffering from an illness.
  • Shipping from the USA to Germany - you should consider this with valuables

    If you want to send parcels or letters with valuables from the USA to Germany, ...

  • Usually these results are available within 48 hours. Stallions and mares older than 2 years have to endure an additional CEM quarantine in some cases. Once this has been done, the horse can start its next journey.

Import and export conditions are constantly changing. They depend on the current state of the disease. As soon as an illness breaks out in one country, many countries change their entry requirements. This is important to prevent introductions.

How helpful do you find this article?

click fraud protection