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Soring

Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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Soring inspections at walking horse shows should be sole domain of veterinarians – report

January 16, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1106 Views 0 Comments Soring

Inspections should no longer require that the horse be repeatedly sore in a specific area to be disqualified, its authors recommend.

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Landmark wins for horse welfare advocates in massive US spending bill

December 30, 2020January 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2511 Views 1 Comment Doping, Slaughter, Soring

Crucial measures in omnibus spending bill signed into law by the US president, with racing to get a gold standard anti-doping program.

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Joe Biden speaking with supporters at a community event at Sun City MacDonald Ranch in Henderson, Nevada.
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Resurrecting a rule shelved in 2016 could tackle horse-soring head-on, says HSUS

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1948 Views 0 Comments Soring

Joe Biden was part of the administration that championed the rule, and as president he can easily resurrect it for implementation, the society says.

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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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Poll of Kentucky voters points to broad support for anti-soring legislation

November 3, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1485 Views 0 Comments Soring

Nearly 80% of poll respondents said they supported legislative reforms to end the illegal practice of soring.

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Wild horses in the Pryor Mountains.
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House and Senate approve funding boost to wild horse fertility control

December 21, 2019January 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4759 Views 3 Comments Soring, Wild horses

Passage of two bills include major victories for animals, including horses and burros, says HSUS president and chief executive Kitty Block.

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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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US House passes anti-soring bill with overwhelming majority

July 31, 2019August 7, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 5984 Views 0 Comments Soring

“We’re going straight ahead to press for Senate passage of the PAST Act. These animals have suffered long enough.”

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Elvis Presley riding one of his Tennessee Walking Horses at Graceland.
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Priscilla Presley renews call to protect the horse breed Elvis loved

April 7, 2019April 13, 2019 Priscilla Presley 9853 Views 3 Comments Soring

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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An image released by the HSUS in relation to its latest investigation.
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Online tool reveals lawmakers’ stance on equine welfare

September 9, 2018September 13, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 943 Views 6 Comments Soring

Congressional Accountability Tool  allows users to examine a detailed set of summaries on animal issues by state or lawmaker.

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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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Time to close legal loopholes around horse soring, says HSUS boss

May 27, 2018June 3, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 4392 Views 0 Comments Soring

“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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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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Farm bill should include measures against horse soring, says HSUS

April 13, 2018April 19, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 4252 Views 1 Comment Soring

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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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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Current law against soring horses is full of holes, says HSUS boss

August 26, 2017August 31, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 5757 Views 0 Comments Soring

Group’s chief executive, Wayne Pacelle, voices dismay over the high-stepping Big Lick.

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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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HSUS won’t relent in its campaign to end horse soring, says Pacelle

August 8, 2017August 9, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 3977 Views 1 Comment Soring

“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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Wild horses in Wyoming.
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Should it be this hard to do the right thing in managing America’s horses?

July 17, 2017July 19, 2017 Neil Clarkson 8986 Views 3 Comments Comment, Slaughter, Soring, Wild horses

The US seems to struggle to make even minor gains in horse management.

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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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Fresh hit on US horse protection: Withdrawal of documents labeled outrageous

February 7, 2017February 24, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 3944 Views 0 Comments Soring

“The USDA is changing the equation for the worse for animals and the public.”

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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
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Washington’s long-running political paralysis sees walking horses pay the price

January 29, 2017April 13, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 5117 Views 0 Comments Comment, Soring

Rules to rein in soring fall victim to “bureaucratic bungling.”

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Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inflammation from soring. The pattern seen is consistent with soring using a chemical agent. © USDA
Culture 

New protections on way for walking horses: “We should celebrate,” says top advocate

January 15, 2017January 25, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 6465 Views 0 Comments Soring

New rules will clamp down on illegal practice of soring.

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Walking Horse group adds support to US equine welfare code

February 25, 2016February 26, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 1873 Views 0 Comments Soring

Owners Assn joins 52 groups endorsing American Horse Council code.

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“Big Lick” faction under fire after foreign-substance test results released

February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 4615 Views 3 Comments Soring

“That’s not a few bad apples, but a rotten barrel” – Wayne Pacelle

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Horses among Top 10 victories of 2015 by Humane Society

December 28, 2015January 18, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 939 Views 1 Comment Slaughter, Soring

Work on preventing soring and slaughter among year’s landmarks.

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HSUS boss slams alternative walking-horse bill

December 6, 2015December 6, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 1886 Views 0 Comments Soring

Wayne Pacelle labels Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2015 a sham.

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