Horses

It is essential that all horse owners and carers are familiar with the legislation that governs horse management in Victoria. It’s important that you also know how to secure and care for your horses during emergency situations.

Horse management

Read about basic horse care and how to transport your horse safely and correctly.

Learn about the feed requirements of horses.

What you should know about horse agistment.

How to carry out condition scoring and weight estimation on horses.

Some things to consider when caring for horses during droughts and winter.

All Victorian property owners who have horses residing on their property must have a Property Identification Code (PIC).

Read about the laws around microchipping horses.

Caring for horses in emergencies

Find out how to look after horses during floods and droughts and how horse owners can prepare for drought.

Read a guide to equine rescue and rehabilitation.

Legislation

Read the legislation regarding horse welfare.

There are strict requirements around operating rodeos in Victoria.

Legislation around the care of horses for hire.

Resources

Horse Notes is a publication produced by DPI which addresses equine biosecurity issues.