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Provides a synopsis of the Horse Protection Act. Information also provided about the use of thermography in horse protection, program reports, foreign substance penalty protocols, and updates from USDA, APHIS Animal Care.

Horse Protection Act (15 USC, 1821-1831)

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The HPA prohibits horses subjected to a process called soring from participating in exhibitions, sales, shows, or auctions.

Horse Protection Regulations

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Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 1, Parts 11 and 12.

Part 11 Horse Protection Regulations
Part 12 Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings under the Horse Protection Act

History of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) ( pdf | 11 KB )

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The Horse Protection Act Fact Sheet ( pdf | 36 KB )

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Responsibilities of Management of Horse Shows, Exhibitions, Sales, and Auctions ( pdf | 120 KB )

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Questions and Answers: Animal Care’s Use of Thermography (72 KB)

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Tech Note-- Questions and Answers: APHIS Form 7060, Official Warning Letter Horse Protection Act ( pdf | 102KB )

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Questions and Answers: APHIS Form 7060 Horse Protection Act

Tech Note: HPA: Questions and Answers about Iris Scan Technology. ( pdf | 101KB )

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USDA Horse Protection Program utilizing iris scan technology for equine identification.