Register Your Animal

How do I get a DNA marking kit?

To receive a marking kit, select ‘Passport Registration – with Pedigree’ on Horse Source, fill in the details, and make a payment. We will then post the DNA marking kit to you.

Please Note:

• You must ensure that the mare is registered with Horse Sport Ireland already. You can check DAFMs Equine Chip Checker to see where the passport was registered here.
• If the mare is not registered with us, apply for an Endorsement on Horse Source.
• If the Mare is registered with HSI, search by the UELN number which you can find on the passport. If you still have issues get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help.

What do I need to do with the DNA marking kit?

Have your vet microchip your horse, complete the marking chart, and pull hair samples for DNA testing. Return these to HSI.

Please note: Only Irish Passport Issuing Authorities (PIO) microchips are used to register your foal. Marking charts must be received within six months of markings being taken otherwise new marking charts are required.

Once HSI has received your horse’s marking chart, DNA result and correct passport fee, the horse’s passport will be posted to the registered owner of the animal.

To register a new passport with no pedigree recorded, go to the ‘Passport Registration’ section on Horse Source and select ‘Passport Registration – Non-Pedigree’ from the drop-down menu.

Once you fill in the animal details and pay for your application, contact your vet. The vet will have blank marking charts available to mark your animal. The completed marking chart must be returned to HSI.

Important points to note:
 

• All animals with no pedigree recorded must be named.
• An animal will be excluded from the food chain if the passport is not issued within 365 days of birth.
• Marking charts must be received within 6 months of markings being taken otherwise new marking charts are required.

Visit the videos section of the Horse Source website at https://www.horsesource.ie/Videos/ for video tutorials about signing up to Horse Source and registering your horse.