Source:  State of Washington/Department of Agriculture

Following is the text of a communication from the Washington State Veterinarian regarding equine travel into the state:  

STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
P.O. Box 42560  Olympia, Washington 98504-2560  (360) 902-1800

TO: Equine Owners Travelling to Washington State
FROM: Dr. Leonard Eldridge, Washington State Veterinarian
DATE: May 23, 2011

In response to the recent Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) outbreak, I have suspended until further notice, the following exemption for import health requirements on equines entering Washington State from Oregon or Idaho:

Chapter 16-54-071 WAC –
Exemptions to import health requirements.
(3) Horses traveling into Washington State with their Oregon or Idaho owners in private conveyance for round-trip visits of not more than four days duration for purposes other than breeding are exempt from the certificate of veterinary inspection.

The State of Washington is requiring ALL Equines to enter the state with a current health certificate showing a current temperature reading, or enter using a six month passport.
Please contact our office at (360) 902-1878 if you have questions.