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Horse Politics
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National Horse Coalition Blasts BLM for Exaggerated Mustang "Overpopulation" Claim
âProblem is federal mismanagement, not âexcessâ wild horses, the group says blasting the BLM for fraudulent claims of wild horse overpopulation, which are based on unscientific and arbitrary BLM-imposed âappropriateâ management levels.â
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The Homes for Horses Coalition Applauds Amendment to Protect Horses and Calls for an End to the Terrifying Cruelty of Horse Slaughter
"Horse slaughter is a predatory, heinously cruel industry which encourages and rewards the irresponsible behavior of a very small segment of the horse industry.â
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House Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Horses from Slaughter in US
"The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to adopt an amendment to prevent the slaughter of horses for human consumption on U.S. soil.â
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USDA Proposes New Rule to Crack Down on Soring of Horses
"Itâs been a federal crime since 1970 to show horses who have been sored â subjected to the intentional infliction of pain on their legs and hooves to force them to step higher to gain a competitive edge in the show ring, but cruel, unscrupulous trai
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BLM’s 2017 Budget Opens Door for Wild Horse Slaughter and Sterilization
âThe provision would make wild horses available for transfer to state and local authorities, many which have publicly called for wholesale slaughter and once transferred, the horses would lose their protected wild status, meaning that authorities could
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Ways Discussed to Reduce Arizona Burro Population
âAfter recent traffic crashes with burros, the Mohave County supervisors are discussing ways to reduce the burro population which has increased from 817 in 1996 to between 1746 and 1827 in the Black Mountain area.â
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Public demands protection for Mesa Verde wild horses
âPark officials claim the horses are damaging archeological resources and present a public safety threat, but former, park employees counter these claims saying these horses have resided on the Mesa Verde lands for over a century, and do not pose a thre
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Bills Favorable to Horse Industry Passed by Congress
âThree bills passed by Congress included tax provisions, guest worker reforms, and trail programs that will benefit the racing, showing, and recreational segments of the horse industry.â
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HSUS Calls on Congress to Act on Anti-Horse Soring Legislation in Early 2016
âThe PAST Act which would help prevent horse soring has nearly 300 cosponsors in the House and Senate and hundreds of endorsements from leading equine, veterinary and law enforcement organizations.â
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Recently signed Federal Budget Package Protects Horses and Other Animals
âA number of critical animal causes are part of the recently signed federal spending package including passages that will help prevent horse slaughter and protection of American horses and farm animals used in federal research.â