Analysis of Soring Data from 2002-2005

Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has analyzed data from over 2,800 suspensions imposed by the USDA and Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) under the Horse Protection Operating Plans since 2002. 

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Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has analyzed data from over 2,800 suspensions imposed by the USDA and Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) under the Horse Protection Operating Plans since 2002.  Horse Protection Act (HPA) violations that resulted in the suspensions include soring, scarring, pressure shoeing, and the use of foreign substances on horses’ legs.


 


Some facts found in analysis of the data:




  • The actual number of violations was 35% higher in 2005 than in the previous three years’ average. 



  • In the years 2002 – 2005 over 450 people were suspended for multiple violations.



  • Almost 70% of the reported violations resulted from shows held in four states.  Tennessee shows had the most violations, with 39%, followed by Kentucky shows with 14%, Alabama with 9%, and North Carolina with 6%.



  • Sixteen of the directors serving terms during 2005 for the national breed registry, Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA), were suspended at some point during the 2002-2005 period. (Under 2005 TWHBEA by-laws, only USDA suspensions disqualify seated directors; HIO suspensions do not result in disqualifications.)



  • Twenty-two of the 25 trainers honored as 2005 top performers at the Riders Cup competition (a combined program with the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association and Walking Horse Report) were suspended at some point during the 2002-2005 period. 

The violations most frequently leading to suspensions were scarring (35%) and soring, including violations involving one or both front legs (52%)

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