A well known equine veterinarian has written to the NRHA for intervention authority the place animal welfare issues are seen within the present pen. In an brazenly printed letter the vet needs rule modifications for the requirement of veterinarians on web site to conduct examinations the place issues are seen in relation to animal welfare reminiscent of reining horses proven drugged, and different welfare violations following the commentary of the distressed horse competing not too long ago at a serious present. Scroll all the way down to learn the letter.
With prize swimming pools within the a whole lot of 1000’s of {dollars}, the questions should be requested:
- Ought to Welfare and Drugging Guidelines of Western Occasions be managed by an impartial physique to make sure the very best requirements are upheld within the curiosity of the horses. An instance is the racing business with the institution of the HSIA
- Does the board of administrators of NRHA have a battle of curiosity in managing and imposing welfare and drug guidelines when they’re concerned within the breeding, coaching and displaying of horses?
Self-regulation shouldn’t be working for the horses.
Watch the video of the incident that has raised alarms the world over. Scroll down additional to learn the letter.
The publicly printed letter was written to the NRHA on February 10th, 2022.
