Horse Protection Amendments: Key Regulatory Changes

This course offers an in-depth look at the Horse Protection Amendments, focusing on the new regulations enforced by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Learn about the critical roles of Horse Protection Inspectors, new prohibitions on devices and practices, and how these changes aim to eradicate horse soring. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to ensure compliance and uphold animal welfare standards in horse shows, exhibitions, and auctions.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the key amendments to the horse protection regulations.
* Identify the roles and responsibilities of Horse Protection Inspectors (HPIs).
* Comprehend the prohibitions on devices and practices related to horse soring.
* Recognize the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for event management.
* Understand the consequences of non-compliance with the new regulations.