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HR 503 - THE AMERICAN HORSE SLAUGHTER PREVENTION ACT

What is HR 503?
To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.

More Information
The links below are to materials and documents to help inform you about HR 503. Please contact Tim Case at AQHA for more information about AQHA's position regarding HR 503.

About the Horse Welfare Coaliltion

AHSPA Brief 109th Horse Welfare Coalition

Animal Welfare Council - Unintended Consequences

Horse Slaughter Costs Spreadsheet - August 2006

Horse Slaughter Myths and Facts

Organizations Opposed to HR 503

Understanding Your Options for the Unwanted or Unusable Horse Manual

A Hot-Button Issue - AQHA explains its position on slaughter.

Bailey White Paper on Horse Slaughter

Get Involved.
Log on to the AQHA Member Services Area and click the Public Policy link under Member Action to find the Legislative Action Center.  From here, you can find your congressional representatives, state representatives and local officials and their contact information.  Additionally, you'll find information on important issues, recent votes and legislation and much more.  

 


 

 


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