Health Certs & Coggins

Health certificates, also called Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), and Coggins testing for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) are essential for safe and legal travel with your horse. Many events, shows, sales, and boarding facilities require current documentation confirming your horse is healthy and negative for EIA.

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At Iron Horse Equine, we provide official health certificates and Coggins testing to help ensure your horse meets travel requirements and arrives safely at their destination.

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When You May Need These Services

Health certificates and Coggins tests are commonly required for:

• Interstate travel

• Horse shows and competitions

• Sales and transport

• Boarding or facility requirements

• Events and organized rides

• Fire evacuation facilities

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Requirements may vary depending on destination, event rules, and facility policies.

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Health Certificate

$50 Health Certificate

Official veterinary examination and documentation required for interstate travel and often requested for shows, sales, and boarding facilities.

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Coggins Testing

$60 AGID / $65 ELISA (faster turnaround)

Official blood test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), required for travel, shows, and many boarding facilities. ELISA testing offers a faster turnaround time when results are needed more quickly.

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What to Expect During Your Appointment

Your horse will receive a physical examination to confirm overall health and absence of contagious disease.

For Coggins testing, a blood sample is collected and submitted for official testing. Results are then recorded on official documentation required for travel and events.

We will review your health certificate questionnaire and ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately for your destination.

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Planning Ahead

Health certificates are typically valid for a limited time period (often 30 days, depending on destination), while Coggins tests are commonly valid for 12 months (requirements may vary by state or event). A negative Coggins result can take 3-5 business days. Health certificates can be created the same day as the examination if all required information is complete.

We recommend scheduling ahead of travel to allow time for testing and paperwork.

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Added Benefits During Your Visit

These appointments are a great opportunity to combine additional routine care such as:

• vaccinations

• wellness exams

• dental care

• microchipping

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Combining services can make care more convenient and minimize stress for your horse.

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Local Service Area

Iron Horse Equine provides health certificates and Coggins testing for horses in Elizabeth, Parker, Castle Rock, Franktown, Kiowa, Larkspur, and areas surrounding the Elbert and Douglas County communities.

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Schedule Your Appointment

Call or text 303-660-4600 to schedule your horse’s health certificate and Coggins testing with Iron Horse Equine.​​​​