34 | BAHRAIN TURF CLUB SHIPPING
Shipping The BTC will cover the cost of 1/3 share freight (3 horses on a pallet) for each horse selected to compete in the Bahrain Turf Series to and from its country of origin. The cost covered is permitting the horses travels on the group Turf Series flight outbound and the return journey following the series conclusion. Should any horse require to leave prior to the return flight they will be able to use their voucher expenses to contribute towards this. All horses will travel with a Luck Greayer professional groom. • Equipment limited to 150kgs per horse. No personal effects – medication allowed (will require detailed packing list). • All veterinary export costs to meet Bahrain Import conditions. - RCN’s are to be arranged independently. • For countries outside of GB & EU where there is no direct travel available to Bahrain due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for their horse.
• A separate travel allowance will be paid for GCC runners invited travelling by road as determined by BTC. • Horses will need to compete in a minimum of two series races in order to gain eligibility for this travel subsidy. The BTC will arrange and cover the normal shared costs of return transport by road from the home stable to departure airport and return if from an airport outside the country of origin. Any requested changes from the transport arrangement provided by the BTC which incurs additional cost will be at the owner’s expense. Runners who travel onto another GCC country / Carnival all BTC subsidies stop on export from Bahrain & consideration by connections need to be considered on their sanitary status in reference to the return to EU/GB from that country. Travel to a GCC country requires a 40 days residence in Bahrain prior to shipping.
EQUIPMENT ACCOMPANYING HORSES ON FLIGHTS Please note that the following items are NOT permitted to be shipped along with tack: • Flammables • Medication • Batteries • Supplements A limited amount of feed can be shipped along with the horse(s) subject to the following: • Available space on aircraft as advised by LG. • All bags must be unopened, sealed, labelled and documented according to instructions received by LG. • A maximum of 3 bags per horse, this is to allow time for feed deliveries to be sourced/ delivered locally.
