What is the process for my horse to be considered born/bred in France or assimilated as born/bred in France?

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To benefit from the advantages linked to horses born or raised in France, it is essential to comply with certain conditions depending on the birthplace of your horse and that of its dam.

Case 1: Foal born in France and mare covered in France

  • Declared to IFCE and identified in France
  • The mare may travel abroad temporarily for a maximum of one month
  • The foal must remain on a stud farm in France until June 1st of its year as a yearling
  • The mare may not leave France for more than 180 days in the year the foal is born
  • Transport documents must be submitted to France Galop no later than December 31st

Case 2: Foal born in France and mare covered abroad

  • The pregnant mare may not leave France from December 15th of the previous year
  • A temporary export certificate may be issued via France Galop
  • The foal must be declared with the Stud Book of its country of birth and return to France before June 1st
  • The foal is allowed to stay outside France for a maximum of one month
  • Transport documents must be submitted to France Galop no later than December 31st

Case 3: Foal born abroad and mare covered abroad

The foal must:

  • Be born and raised in the foreign country
  • Be registered with the Stud Book of the relevant country
  • Be identified in its country of birth
  • Return to France and remain there without interruption until June 1st of its year as a yearling (N+1)
  • Temporary exit from French territory is permitted for a maximum of one month

The mare must comply with the following rules:

  • Hold a temporary export certificate validated by France Galop
  • The export of the pregnant mare is permitted from December 15th of year N-1
  • The export certificate must be validated before departure or no later than one month after departure
  • The export duration must not exceed 180 days

Supporting documents

Transport and accommodation documents in France must be submitted to France Galop no later than December 31st of year N+1.

Need help?

France Galop is available to assist you with any questions regarding compliance and required documentation.
📩 Contact: relationsmembres@france-galop.com