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While Elvis began lighting the nation on fire with Don’t Be Cruel, soring began lighting Tennessee Walking Horses’ feet on fire for the first time, and the practice grew rampant.
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Congressional Accountability Tool allows users to examine a detailed set of summaries on animal issues by state or lawmaker.
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“Unscrupulous trainers and exhibitors have found loopholes that allow them to routinely circumvent the law to continue this cruelty and the suffering it causes
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An anti-soring bill has the overwhelming support of the horse industry and 280 cosponsors from both sides of the aisle in Congress, says acting HSUS president.
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Group’s chief executive, Wayne Pacelle, voices dismay over the high-stepping Big Lick.
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“It’s an appalling act, done for entertainment and profit, and I put it in the same category as dogfighting and cockfighting.”
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The US seems to struggle to make even minor gains in horse management.
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“The USDA is changing the equation for the worse for animals and the public.”
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Rules to rein in soring fall victim to “bureaucratic bungling.”
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New rules will clamp down on illegal practice of soring.
Read moreOwners Assn joins 52 groups endorsing American Horse Council code.
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“That’s not a few bad apples, but a rotten barrel” – Wayne Pacelle
Read moreWork on preventing soring and slaughter among year’s landmarks.
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Wayne Pacelle labels Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2015 a sham.
Read moreCharity reveals findings of undercover probe.
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PAST Act is re-introduced to the US House of Representatives.
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Wayne Pacelle claims it would weaken protection for horses.
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Failure to get PAST Act enacted last year called a travesty.
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“Industry has defied the law for more than four decades.”
Read more“Let’s get this stuff done in 2015,” says HSUS, with slaughter, soring in charity’s sights.
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