Soring inspections at walking horse shows should be sole domain of veterinarians – report
Inspections should no longer require that the horse be repeatedly sore in a specific area to be disqualified, its authors recommend.
Read moreInspections should no longer require that the horse be repeatedly sore in a specific area to be disqualified, its authors recommend.
Read moreCrucial measures in omnibus spending bill signed into law by the US president, with racing to get a gold standard anti-doping program.
Read moreJoe Biden was part of the administration that championed the rule, and as president he can easily resurrect it for implementation, the society says.
Read moreNearly 80% of poll respondents said they supported legislative reforms to end the illegal practice of soring.
Read morePassage of two bills include major victories for animals, including horses and burros, says HSUS president and chief executive Kitty Block.
Read more“We’re going straight ahead to press for Senate passage of the PAST Act. These animals have suffered long enough.”
Read moreWhile 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.
Read moreCongressional Accountability Tool allows users to examine a detailed set of summaries on animal issues by state or lawmaker.
Read more“Unscrupulous trainers and exhibitors have found loopholes that allow them to routinely circumvent the law to continue this cruelty and the suffering it causes
Read moreAn 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.
Read moreGroup’s chief executive, Wayne Pacelle, voices dismay over the high-stepping Big Lick.
Read more“It’s an appalling act, done for entertainment and profit, and I put it in the same category as dogfighting and cockfighting.”
Read moreThe US seems to struggle to make even minor gains in horse management.
Read more“The USDA is changing the equation for the worse for animals and the public.”
Read moreRules to rein in soring fall victim to “bureaucratic bungling.”
Read moreNew rules will clamp down on illegal practice of soring.
Read moreOwners Assn joins 52 groups endorsing American Horse Council code.
Read more“That’s not a few bad apples, but a rotten barrel” – Wayne Pacelle
Read moreWork on preventing soring and slaughter among year’s landmarks.
Read moreWayne Pacelle labels Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2015 a sham.
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