| There is no quarantine. You have to have health papers much like
the kind you use to go to a show.
I just moved my stallion to New Brunswick in October and all he
had to have was a current Coggins and a health certificate. The
health certificate is a special form just for crossing the boarder,
your vet fills it out when he inspects your horse, sends it to the
Federal Vet (I think the closest one here is in Waltham), the Federal
Vet's office signs the form, sends it back to you, and you're on
your way.
When you get to the boarder your horse has to be inspected (in the
trailer) to make sure it matches the paperwork. The Canadian vet
is basically on call weekdays 8:00-5:00. When we crossed the
boarder into New Brunswick we had alerted the vet so he was (sort
of) waiting for us. He's apparently only about 15 minutes away
though so you could call him when you get there. Even so it took
about half an hour for him to inspect my horse and fill out the
form he has to do. Then you're on your way.
When you re-enter the U.S., you have to go through the whole process
again with the vet and the inspection. But it's really a painless
process.
As far as cost goes, the only bill you pay is to your own vet for
doing the house call, Coggins, and health certificate. Nothing to it.
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