Non-registered Equine Passports
Eligibility - The NPS issues Non-registered Equine Passports (pink covers) for ponies 15hh/153cms or under and foals not expected to exceed 15hh/153cms at maturity. They must not be eligible for registration in the British Riding Pony Stud Book or in the Stud Book of a registered Native Breed Society and must not have been issued with an Equine Passport from any other Passport Issuing Organisation.
The NPS does not issue Non-registered passports for stallions but will issue Non-registered passports for colts which require a passport prior to gelding. The owner must agree to geld the colt as soon as possible but definitely by the time it is two years of age.
Showing - Ponies with Non-registered passports are not eligible for entry in NPS classes. However, they may be shown with the British Show Pony Society, Ponies Association (UK) or the British Show Hack, Cob & Riding Horse Association, provided that the pony fulfils those Societies' own showing regulations.
How to apply for a Non-registered passport
- Use the Non-Reg Application form which is a resource at the foot of this page.
- Complete the form in capital letters and black ink
- The pony must be mircochipped
- Print off the guidelines for completion of description and markings diagrams which is also a resource. Give this to the vet who is doing the diagram for you.
- If the pony is a gelding make sure the vet signs the certificate of castration
- Send the completed and signed form with the fee to the NPS.
Fees for a Non-Registered Passport are: Breeder Members of the NPS - £20, others £25. Return of passport recorded delivery - £3.00
Non-reg Application Form (Word) Non-reg Application Form (PDF)