ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted September 15, 2018 Harness Industry Specific Messages The sections of the Animal Welfare Act that have changed and relate to the Harness Industry are as follows: 19. Use of equipment that may injure horses Any equipment used on a horse must not cause injuries such as cuts and abrasions that bleed or discharge, or swelling around the head and neck. All equipment used on a horse must ensure the horse is able to breathe and drink normally. Use equipment that is approved for use in your sport. Equipment that is not clean, ill fitted to your horse, or not used appropriately can cause injuries and swelling, or result in the horse experiencing pain or distress. If you use equipment that causes injury to the horse, or swelling around the head or neck, you can be fined $300 20. Persons must not strike a horse on its head If you strike a horse on the head you can be fined $500. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza123 51 Report post Posted September 16, 2018 will stop the use of rein prickers 47South 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 408 Report post Posted September 16, 2018 10 hours ago, gazza123 said: will stop the use of rein prickers A tool used in harness racing , is it not ? Our sport been using it for donkey years. What is pain for a hunan is not necessary as for a horse, thicker hide. Let's race crocs ? ?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
