Try GOLD - Free
Government accused of refusing to protect horses
Horse & Hound
|June 15, 2023
The US is proposing to withdraw a rule that was aimed to stamp out the "systemic cruelty" of soring horses
THE US government has been accused of refusing to protect horses, after a proposed withdrawal of rules that would have banned soring – but officials insist the withdrawal is a “necessary step”.
H&H has reported on efforts in the US to outlaw horrific practices employed by some trainers, to try to achieve the “big lick” high-stepping gait in Tennessee walking and other horses. In 2021, 48 senators wrote to agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack, urging the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to publish a rule developed under him during the Obama administration.
The rule was on hold under Donald Trump, and USDA is proposing to withdraw it.
This story is from the June 15, 2023 edition of Horse & Hound.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Horse & Hound
Horse & Hound
The appliance of science
How can science help reduce the risk of fractures in racing, and in turn societal concerns about horses in sport?
6 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
LUCKY CLOVER STRIKES AGAIN
MONSTEAD course specialists Pippa Warren and Clovers Reward chalked up their first BE90 win when they romped home in front in section A.
1 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
Peaky Blinder steps up in style
From debut wins to emotional salutes, this week delivers rising stars, loyal partnerships and eye-catching comebacks
3 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
'Beyond expectations'
The country's best producers and breeders will showcase some exceptional young horses in next week's HOYS finals.
4 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
'Incredible' Augustus reigns with world title
A teenage rider and a home-bred, who suffered an accident as a youngster, shine in an unforgettable week for Ireland
3 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
Smith's sweet Melody
A Valentine's gift proves a treasure, it's third time lucky for a Welsh section A and a senior Arabian is London-bound
2 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
It's like driving a Ferrari
A former five- star campaigner dances in the rain before bad weather stops play
3 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
Tools to change our behaviour to make horses' lives better
The RSPCA hopes its new tools will not “educate” owners, but help them look at equine welfare differently
2 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
‘The right riders got the medals’
Andrew Nicholson reflects on an exciting European Championships
3 mins
October 02, 2025
Horse & Hound
Horse buyers and sellers warned of unintended phone contracts
A High Court case shows that even WhatsApp or text messages can count as contracts in horse sales
2 mins
October 02, 2025
Translate
Change font size