Help Pass Federal Legislation to ​​End the Abuse of Horse Soring

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Name: The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act
​Bill Number: H.R.693 / S.1007

Horse Soring is pain-inducing techniques used to exaggerate the "Big Lick" high-stepping gait of Tennessee Walking horses. In addition to the use of heavy weights and stacks, caustic agents commonly used on the horses' limbs include mustard oil, diesel fuel and kerosene. This intentional torture is all done for the sake of winning at competitive horse shows. 

If passed into federal law, The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R.693 / S.1007, will amend the Horse Protection Act to end the industry’s failed system of self-policing, ban the use of devices implicated in the practice of soring, strengthen penalties, and make other reforms needed to finally end this torture.

Help put an end to the barbaric practice of horse soring once and for all. Contact your federal legislators and urge them to cosponsor The PAST Act. 

FIND YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS:

CURRENT COSPONSORS OF THE PAST ACT, H.R.693 / S.1007 

SUGGESTED SCRIPT FOR CONTACTING YOUR LEGISLATORS:

As a constituent, I urge (your legislator's name) to cosponsor The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R.693/S.1007. 

Despite it being against the law, horse soring persists. American horses are being abused every day by “trainers” just for the sake winning at competitive Walking Horse shows. If passed into law, The PAST Act would amend the Horse Protection Act, not only strengthening the law, but also eliminate the self-policing of this cottage industry.  

The humane treatment of animals is an important issue to me, and protecting them through federal laws is paramount. Horse soring is an egregious form of animal cruelty and it shouldn’t be tolerated in the United States. I urge you to support The PAST Act without delay.

​Thank you