Horses

Health, welfare, guidelines and requirements for horse owners in Queensland.

Topics

Branding and earmarking

Requirements when branding or earmarking horses.

Ban on the use of electric prodders on horses

Electric prodders must not be used on horses in Queensland from 1 August 2020. Learn alternatives to move horses.

Maintaining horse welfare through dry times

Learn more about managing the health and welfare of horses in your care, during times when feed and water may be in short supply.

Moving horses

Guidelines for moving horses safely and legally.

Equestrian events

Guidelines on running, registering and participating in equestrian events.