Proposed Indiana Laws for the Protection of Horses

In an effort to strengthen the weak Indiana laws against the abuse and

neglect or starving of horses, the following six (6) laws are proposed:

1) If a horse is reported, or found, with a body condition score of three (3) or less,  that horse must be attended by a licensed veterinarian within twenty-four (24) hours at the cost of the owner or rescue, et al. The owner or rescue, et al must follow all  orders prescribed from that veterinarian; if not, a fine could be levied of up to  $2000.00 and/or the confiscation of the horse.  

2) Two weeks from the point of the initial visit from a licensed veterinarian, if the horse's body condition has further decreased the horse must be attended by a licensed veterinarian within twenty-four (24) hours at the cost of the owner or rescue, et al. The owner or rescue, et al must follow all orders prescribed from that veterinarian; if not, a fine could be levied of up to $2000.00 and/or the confiscation of the horse.

3) Four weeks from the point of the initial visit from a licensed veterinarian, if the

horse's body condition has further decreased (and a licensed veterinarian cannot

provide proof of the horse's permanent condition or disability causing the declining

body score), a fine will be levied of up to $2000.00 and the horse confiscated.

4) The owner or rescue, et al will be held financially responsible for any and all

expenses incurred in the rehabilitation of the horse/s.

5) Horses are not considered livestock.

6) Horses must have shelter from the elements; at a minimum, a three-sided structure

with a roof in which they can fit their entire body with ample allowance to stand upright

and turn completely around.

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