Disinfection
Disinfection of riding equipment
Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves,
etc.) needs to be washed (40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before
arriving in Iceland. Most veterinary clinics offer to do the
disinfecting. It is important to obtain a written statement of the
disinfecting in case of inquiries at customs in Iceland. Saddles,
bridles and other leather gear may not be brought into the country.
Used riding clothes and boots that cannot be placed in a washing
machine or dry cleaned should be washed and disinfected as follows:
– Rinse thoroughly with detergent
– Dry
– Spray with 1% VirkonS® (10g per liter of water)
– Store for at least 5 days prior to bringing the clothes
into contact with horses in Iceland
Please understand that these precautions are necessary because there
are no contagious animal diseases (i.e. rabies or foot and mouth
diseases) in Iceland and therefore important to protect the animals of
the country. Please help us to protect Iceland's fragile nature!
For further information and the official form issued by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority please click here. Substances which are approved for disinfecting and the way they should be applied are mentioned on the form.
