Lip Tattoo Examples and Information
All racehorses must have a lip tattoo for identification purposes before racing. Any racing breeds can have a lip tattoo if they were raced. This tattoo positively identifies the horse and its owner through its registration papers.
We strongly recommend professional application of the lip tattoo, especially if you're unfamiliar with the process. This ensures the procedure is done correctly and minimizes any potential risks. However, if you're confident in your abilities, tattooing kits are available through vet supply catalogs and can be applied by a veterinarian or the horse owner.
Lip tattooing is another form of "branding" a horse. It involves having letters and numbers tattooed on the upper lip inside. The downsides of lip tattoos are that they are not visible without flipping the lip up, they can fade with age, and they are often not readable due to mottling on the horse's lip.
How To Read A Lip Tattoo
