Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations,–

• “horse” means a domestic animal of the equine or asinine species or crossbreeds of those species;

• “Minister” means in relation to England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in relation to Scotland, the Secretary of State for Scotland and, in relation to Wales, the Secretary of State for Wales;

• “recognised organisation” means an organisation recognised by the Minister for the purposes of these Regulations;

• “stud book” means any book, register, file or data medium–

  1. (a)

     which is maintained by a recognised organisation; and

  2. (b)

     in which horses are entered or registered with mention of all their known ancestors.