Soring has been illegal for the past 40 years under The Horse
Protection Act. But trainers are still getting away with it. Soring can
produce long-term physical damage, such as abrasions, swelling, and
extreme prolonged pain.
Sadly, horse soring is yet another case where the desire for profits and recognition is winning out over simple humanity. Press
the USDA to stop allowing corrupt trainers to get away with such
cruelty — and prosecute them to the fullest extent under The Horse
Protection Act.
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