Horse Protection |
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The Horse Protection Act
- Synopsis |
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The HPA prohibits horses subjected to a process called soring from participating in exhibitions, sales, shows, or auctions.
The Horse Protection Act |
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Links to the Horse Protection Act in pdf and text formats.
The Horse Protection Regulations
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Links to the Horse Protection Regulations in pdf and text formats.
USDA Horse Protection Coordinator
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If you have any questions about the USDA Horse Protection Program, please contact:
Dr. Rachel Cezar
4700 River Road, Suite 6D03
Riverdale, MD 20737
301-734-5784
rachel.cezar@aphis.usda.gov
Horse Protection Updates |
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The latest news and information concerning Horse Protection.
Foreign Substance Penalty Protocol
Use of Thermography in Horse Protection
Horse Protection Stakeholder Updates
Horse Protection Act Publications
Horse Industry Organizations (HIO)
Horse Protection Program Reports
- USDA Disqualification List - 11/12/2008, of the dealers, licensees, and exhibitors which are disqualified due to violation of the HPA (pdf).
- For full disclosure of recent and previous cases, please look at the following websites:
- Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) Annual Show Report (pdf)
- Scar Rule Violations 2007 (pdf)
- Designated Qualified Persons (DQP) Annual Show Report (pdf)
Other Documentation
- 2004 DQP/VMO HPA Training Manual
(pdf)
- Responsibilities of Horse Show Management (pdf)
- HPA Strategic Plan (text)
- Horse Transport
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Last Modified:
January 13, 2009