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Current Issues Do you love horses and have a talent
for fundraising? If so, AHDF needs you! Federal Legislation Horse Slaughter Premarin (short for pregnant mare urine) -
Educating women and doctors on the plentiful hormone replacement
alternatives to Premarin, currently the most widely prescribed drug in
America. Wild Horses and Burros - Increasing protection for those on public lands and in private homes.
Soring - Ending soring, once and for all, by amending the 1971 Horse Protection
Act and by working with the USDA and Sound Horse proponents to enforce
existing regulations. Horse Tripping - Horse tripping is the practice of roping the front or hind legs of a galloping horse -- causing it to trip or lose its balance and come crashing to the ground -- for the purposes of entertainment or sport. This cruel and inhumane activity is practiced in 3 of the 9 events held in the charreada, or Mexican-style rodeo. The tripping is intentional, and points are awarded for dropping the horse. Make a difference and
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