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Northern Ireland post-Brexit ‘loophole’ sparks equine welfare concerns *H&H Plus*

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    • Welfare charities are concerned about a number of reports of people trying to avoid the new regulations and costs by travelling from the EU to Britain via Northern Ireland. H&H finds out more

    A leading charity has voiced animal welfare concerns over a “loophole” that could be adding hours to equine journey times to avoid new post-Brexit regulations.

    The Brexit transition period ended on 31 December and with it came a host of complex new rules, requirements and taxes for those involved in moving horses from the EU and the Republic of Ireland to Britain.

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    Lucy Elder
    Lucy Elder

    H&H senior news writer
    Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
    Lucy Elder