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Take Action: STOP the Torture of Tennessee Walking Horses!
Ask the USDA to begin enforcing a law that prohibits trainers from inflicting unnecessary pain and suffering on show horses.
Goal: 25,000
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Progress: 23,919
Sponsored by: The Animal Rescue Site
It's disgraceful. Despite that regulations have been put in place regarding the humane treatment of show horses, trainers continue to shirk the laws and utilize a painful practice called horse soring. Soring involves whipping, kicking, and shocking Tennessee walking horses' forelegs in order to achieve a high-stepping gait. To relieve pain as a result of the harmful abuse, horses walk with a higher gait that's highly coveted by show trainers.
Soring has been illegal for the past 40 years under The Horse Protection Act. But trainers are still getting away with it. Soring can produce long-term physical damage, such as abrasions, swelling, and extreme prolonged pain.
Sadly, horse soring is yet another case where the desire for profits and recognition is winning out over simple humanity. Press the USDA to stop allowing corrupt trainers to get away with such cruelty — and prosecute them to the fullest extent under The Horse Protection Act.
Dear Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack:
If you think that all show animals in the US are well-cared for and treated humanely, think again. In fact, some show horses are suffering immense pain and distress from a practice called horse soring.
Soring is utilized by trainers of Tennessee walking horses in order to obtain a higher gait that wins prizes at shows. The gait is procured by cutting, hitting, shocking, and chemically burning the horses' forelegs to get them to raise their walking stance. It can cause painful abrasions and long-term physical damage. These horses live anything but 'winning' lives.
Horse soring has been illegal under The Horse Protection Act for over 40 years, but its use is still widespread among Tennessee walking horse trainers. These trainers never have to answer for their actions. It's time they take responsibility for their practices, and it's time we start enforcing the law without exception.
Please begin enforcing the regulations as outlined by The Horse Protection Act. It's about humane treatment of animals — and it's the law.
Sincerely,
Petition Signatures
May 14, 2013
Catherine Burbury
May 14, 2013
Tuija Pahikka-aho
May 14, 2013
Lisa Rex
May 14, 2013
Julie Miro
May 14, 2013
kelly goodman
May 14, 2013
Debbie Jensen
May 14, 2013
Peggy Majos
May 14, 2013
Eva Valle
May 14, 2013
kim robertson
May 14, 2013
Lynda Ferrara
May 14, 2013
Kristan Wood
These are the most amazing animals on earth. They deserve to be proyected just as much as your family dog or cat. Please I urge you to enforce this law, and hold trainers accountable for thier actions. Together we can make a difference!!
May 14, 2013
Anita Cramer
May 14, 2013
Andrea Martins
May 14, 2013
Paula BARRETO
May 13, 2013
mandy belcher
May 13, 2013
Felicia Rivas
May 13, 2013
Jessica Pynn
May 13, 2013
Briana Camp
May 13, 2013
Rosheni De Alwis
May 13, 2013
Diane Byrne
STOP THE ABUSE!!!
May 13, 2013
Kathleen Hogan
Please enforce the LAW.
May 13, 2013
Cecelia Samp
May 12, 2013
Barbara Gary
May 12, 2013
Terry goewert
May 12, 2013
Kevin Kenger
May 12, 2013
Debi Lynn
This is a MAN made glorification of the Breed.!!! If this is a Natural gate of these horses...then let it be natural...NOT forced...Let's put the pins & chains on the trainers and see if they like it !!!!!!!!!
May 12, 2013
Stefania Nobile
Have you ever tried these treatment on yourself? Try them once and see how you like them!
May 12, 2013
Nicole Matier
May 12, 2013
melanie brewer
May 12, 2013
Rachel Green
May 12, 2013
Jeannie Misener
May 12, 2013
Maud van Tol
May 12, 2013
Anika Hilgenhof
May 11, 2013
vera melo
May 11, 2013
Rosario Andalon
May 11, 2013
Sandra Walker
May 11, 2013
Natalie Beens
May 11, 2013
Kirsty Bingham
May 11, 2013
Amy Flagg
May 11, 2013
Sara Dust
May 11, 2013
Caroline Murphy
May 11, 2013
Joy Winter
May 11, 2013
michel raciti
May 10, 2013
Robin Sears
May 10, 2013
Balvant Ganatra
May 10, 2013
carletta joséphine
May 10, 2013
Dena Vaughan
May 10, 2013
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May 10, 2013
Voula Goumenis
May 10, 2013
jennifer crespo
