Graham Fletcher was an international showjumper who is now a respected trainer and breeder.
As top competition horses remain delayed on Calais lorries at Calais to undergo post-Brexit paperwork inspections, the powers that are keep talking. These welfare implications are evident.
So what’s being done? British Equestrian tells me there’s “constant, ongoing dialogue” and that the port of Calais has been “helpful in resolving concerns”. Defra is speaking to French counterparts about welfare issues.
The federation hopes that the transition from paper equine passports will be easier to digital paperwork. Work is also underway on a “low-risk horse” equine health certification, so that horses attaining a certain health threshold are subject to fewer checks.
At British Showjumping, Iain Graham points out, “The system that’s in place is what the Government agreed… fresh produce has similar issues.” Besides meeting…
