Gaited horse at a competition with soring boots on front feet
Photo by Humane World for Animals

Urge Congress to End the Abusive Practice of Soring Horses

“Soring”—which involves intentionally inflicting pain on a horse’s hooves and front limbs to produce an exaggerated high-stepping gait known as the “Big Lick”—remains a persistent and rampant practice in Tennessee walking horse competitions. To end this abuse, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) have reintroduced the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act in the House. Contact your US representative today and urge them to cosponsor the PAST Act (H.R.1684).

 

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