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.
- Emphasis to Inspection Protocol beginning 2009 Show Season ** NEW **
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld a USDA ruling for Dericksons violating the Horse Protection Act.
- Recent Dockets:
Foreign Substance Penalty Protocol
- HIO Comments on Foreign Substance Penalty
- Protocol for Foreign Substance Penalty (Revised 09/01/2008) (pdf)
- Effective June 1, 2008
- USDA's Responses to HIO comments on Foreign Substance Penalty (pdf)
- Further HIO Comments on Foreign Substance Penalty
- Protocol for Collection of Foreign Substance Samples at Showgrounds (pdf)
- Foreign Substance Test Results - 2007 (pdf)
- Foreign Substance Test Results - 2008 (pdf)
Use of Thermography in Horse Protection
- Thermography Protocol (pdf)
- Utilizing Thermography to Assess Compliance with The Horse Protection Act (pdf)
- Includes results from USDA Thermography Seminar 2007
Horse Protection Stakeholder Updates
- Horse Protection Stakeholder Update - May 2, 2008
Horse Protection Act Publications
- The Horse Protection Act [Factsheet]
- The Horse Protection Act [Program Aid No. 1827]
- The Horse Protection Act: Examination Procedures (.mpg) (390 MB)
- The Horse Protection Act: Examination Procedures (.wmv) (61 MB)
Horse Industry Organizations (HIO)
- USDA Certified HIO Contact Information (pdf)
- Designated Qualified Persons List (DQP) (pdf)
- 2007-2009 Horse Protection Operating Plan (dated 02/15/2007) (pdf)
- 2007-2009 Horse Protection Operating Plan (dated 07/20/2007) (pdf)
- Signatories to the Final 2007-2009 Horse Protection Operating Plan (pdf)
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