Petition to Co-Sponsor H.R. 1518, the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) to Representative Randy Hultgren, United States House of Representatives
November 10, 2014: Constituents of Il-14 petition Congressman Randy Hultgren to co-sponsor The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1518, an amendment to the existing Horse Protection Act of 1970. This amendment will help stop the abuse suffered by some Walking, Racking, and Spotted Saddle horses. Ending soring will greatly improve Illinois' equine industry, bolstering the state and national economy via increased participation and spectatorship at shows, breeding and training opportunities, and markets for goods.
Soring is a technique routinely used by some trainers to exaggerate the natural stride of these horses by covering their lower legs with caustic substances such as mustard oil and kerosene and then wrapping them in plastic wrap to cook the chemicals into the flesh. When ridden, chains are attached to the horses’ legs so they strike the tender area with every step. These horses are forced to wear tall, heavy shoes that create an unnatural angle and add height and weight to further amplify their gait. Using a variety of methods collectively known as pressure shoeing, pain is also created in the hoof by grinding the sole down until it bleeds and concealing hard or sharp objects between the hoof and shoe.
This
bill, which is sponsored by Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and whose
partner bill in the Senate is co-sponsored by both Illinois Senators Kirk and
Durbin, was initiated by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and
the American Horse Council to address the detrimental impact soring has on the
equine industry. It is fully supported by the All American Walking Horse
Alliance, the Illinois Walking Horse Association, the World Walking Horse Association,
the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association, and many others.
I believe soring is unacceptable and is destroying a viable industry. The manufactured image of sored horses has gained negative attention worldwide, and the equine market is suffering as a consequence.
I urge you to co-sponsor H.R. 1518 today, and to vote in favor of this legislation this year.
Updates
November 12, 2014
The persistent momentum behind this petition demonstrates a clear demand for legislative action against the practice of soring. I am encouraged by the growing consensus that our horses deserve protection from such cruel methods.
67 Comments
It is unconscionable that humans who no longer need horses for their survival are allowed to inflict such harm. Always the eternal optimist, I hope you will co-sponsor and vigorously support HR 1518.
It's unbelievable that owners aren't arrested for cruelty to animals. People have been sent to jail for doing less that this to their pets.
It's unbelievable that owners aren't arrested for cruelty to animals. People have been sent to jail for doing less that this to their pets.
I would like to know personally why this is not been signed by Representative Hultgren
Torturing animals for entertainment and profit is unspeakable. You can help prevent this. Please do the right thing.
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Petition to Co-Sponsor H.R. 1518, the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) to Representative Randy Hultgren, United States House of Representatives
November 10, 2014: Constituents of Il-14 petition Congressman Randy Hultgren to co-sponsor The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1518, an amendment to the existing Horse Protection Act of 1970. This amendment will help stop the abuse suffered by some Walking, Racking, and Spotted Saddle horses. Ending soring will greatly improve Illinois' equine industry, bolstering the state and national economy via increased participation and spectatorship at shows, breeding and training opportunities, and markets for goods.
Soring is a technique routinely used by some trainers to exaggerate the natural stride of these horses by covering their lower legs with caustic substances such as mustard oil and kerosene and then wrapping them in plastic wrap to cook the chemicals into the flesh. When ridden, chains are attached to the horses’ legs so they strike the tender area with every step. These horses are forced to wear tall, heavy shoes that create an unnatural angle and add height and weight to further amplify their gait. Using a variety of methods collectively known as pressure shoeing, pain is also created in the hoof by grinding the sole down until it bleeds and concealing hard or sharp objects between the hoof and shoe.
This
bill, which is sponsored by Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and whose
partner bill in the Senate is co-sponsored by both Illinois Senators Kirk and
Durbin, was initiated by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and
the American Horse Council to address the detrimental impact soring has on the
equine industry. It is fully supported by the All American Walking Horse
Alliance, the Illinois Walking Horse Association, the World Walking Horse Association,
the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association, and many others.
I believe soring is unacceptable and is destroying a viable industry. The manufactured image of sored horses has gained negative attention worldwide, and the equine market is suffering as a consequence.
I urge you to co-sponsor H.R. 1518 today, and to vote in favor of this legislation this year.
Updates
November 12, 2014
The persistent momentum behind this petition demonstrates a clear demand for legislative action against the practice of soring. I am encouraged by the growing consensus that our horses deserve protection from such cruel methods.
67 Comments
It is unconscionable that humans who no longer need horses for their survival are allowed to inflict such harm. Always the eternal optimist, I hope you will co-sponsor and vigorously support HR 1518.
It is unconscionable that humans who no longer need horses for their survival are allowed to inflict such harm. Always the eternal optimist, I hope you will co-sponsor and vigorously support HR 1518.
It's unbelievable that owners aren't arrested for cruelty to animals. People have been sent to jail for doing less that this to their pets.
It's unbelievable that owners aren't arrested for cruelty to animals. People have been sent to jail for doing less that this to their pets.
I would like to know personally why this is not been signed by Representative Hultgren
Torturing animals for entertainment and profit is unspeakable. You can help prevent this. Please do the right thing.
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It is unconscionable that humans who no longer need horses for their survival are allowed to inflict such harm. Always the eternal optimist, I hope you will co-sponsor and vigorously support HR 1518.