The Government acknowledges the benefits to industry of streamlining equine movements between the UK and the EU, and notes that our robust animal health controls have not changed since we left the EU. We will explore any potential flexibility that will facilitate the movement of horses, including ‘high health status’ horses, and have supported industry lobbying on these issues. The European Commission has, to date, been clear that third country rules will apply to the UK in this area. However, we will continue to work towards a satisfactory solution.