The Horses (Zootechnical Standards) Regulations 1992

• Citation: S.I. 1992/3045
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Citation and commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the Horses (Zootechnical Standards) Regulations 1992 and shall come into force on 1st January 1993.

Section 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations,–

“horse” means a domestic animal of the equine or asinine species or crossbreeds of those species;

“Minister” means in relation to England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in relation to Scotland, the Secretary of State for Scotland and, in relation to Wales, the Secretary of State for Wales;

“recognised organisation” means an organisation recognised by the Minister for the purposes of these Regulations;

“stud book” means any book, register, file or data medium–

which is maintained by a recognised organisation; and

in which horses are entered or registered with mention of all their known ancestors.

Section 3 Recognition of organisations and maintenance of stud book

(1) The Minister may recognise by notice in writing as a recognised organisation any organisation which satisfies the criteria referred to in the Schedule to these Regulations, which recognition may be withdrawn at any time if the criteria are not satisfied.

(2) Where recognition is refused or withdrawn the refusal or withdrawal (and the reasons for it) shall be given in writing.

(3) A recognised organisation shall maintain or establish a stud book.