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There are several reasons why you might microchip your horse:

 

• To meet breed registry requirements.

  • Some breed registries like the Jockey Club (Thoroughbreds) and Andalusians require microchipping.

  • Often the breed registry will provide the microchip if it is required for registration.

• To meet USEF requirements for competing in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes.

  • Effective December 1st, 2019, horses must be microchipped to compete in these classes.

• To provide a positive form of identification in case a horse is lost or stolen.

  • Microchips made it possible to return displaced horses in Louisiana to their owners after Hurricane Katrina.