DNA Sampling & Microchipping

You will need to complete an application form to apply for the DNA kit. This can be completed online or by paper application.  Please read the application points carefully before proceeding.

Section 1 – Pony Details. The first question is if the pony was issued a passport previously. This is most relevant for older ponies that have previously registered with another PIO (Passport Issuing Organisation).

Other details required – date of birth, sex and name choices. When choosing a name please give 3 options as some suggestions may be in use. For all applications we need the name of the sire and dam. You can use the online database to check for names already in use.

We also need to know if you are the registered owner of the dam. Please check the details of ownership page of the mare’s passport to confirm. If you are not the registered owner please see https://cpbs.ie/transfer-ownership/

Section 2 – Applicants Details. This will be the individual who the CPBS send the passport to. The CPBS will under no circumstances send a passport to anyone other than the registered owner of the pony.

If you are availing of the membership rate you must be the member. Membership is non transferable between any two parties. See section 7 of the articles of association https://cpbs.ie/governence/articles-of-association/

Fully completed application (s) accompanied by the correct fee will be issued within 3-5* working days (* with exception to Show, Inspection and Festival times)

This is the same process as a foal registration. Please see price list before submitting the application.  https://cpbs.ie/cpbs-fees/

The CPBS will not accept any registration applications without pedigree. You will need to know the sire and Dam to register the pony.

No. Both parents must be tested N/N trough the CPBS in order to avail of the cheaper rate.

How long before my passport is issued?

It takes a minimum of 8-10 weeks from the date the sample is received in Weatherbys for results of parentage testing and HWSD to be resulted and passports to issue. This process comprises receipt of reported results from Weatherbys – HWSD and Parentage results are reported separately (lists may be up to 100 records) followed by individual inputting of data, checking and uploading marking charts, creating record, batch printing, sorting & assembling individual passports, compiling passport sections, covering and studding passports in rotation and scanning out for postage.  This timeline does not apply to samples that Weatherby’s have requested repeats for, are Sire or Dam exclusions or where samples were inadequate, contaminated or have been mixed up at point of marking and microchipping. These will be subject to retesting and incur further fees for repeat tests and will delay the process significantly.