If all of the horses in your area had to be evacuated due to a natural disaster, and were put into one huge corral, would you be able to pick out your horse?

“Of course!” you might say, because like most horse owners you are extremely familiar with your animal’s markings, build, and temperament, and would know the horse anywhere. But the reality is that a situation like this can have additional problems such as the owner’s inability to get to the site where rescued horses are housed, general stress and confusion, and the unfortunate dishonesty of some people claiming horses that aren’t their own. A visible brand, tattoo, implanted electronic identification chip, or simply a detailed file with your horses’ natural physical marks could offer tremendous help in a situation such as this one

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