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After reading the Emphasis to Horse Protection Regulations here is an additional clarification from Dr. Rachel Cezar
- "We are currently working on answering
questions asked after the HIO conference call and will send them out as
soon as we are able.
However, a lot of incoming calls have
alerted me the need to clarify some misunderstandings regarding the 2010
Penalty Protocol established by USDA.
The 2010 Points of Emphasis must
be included in all HIOs' enforcement procedures.
The 2010 Penalty Protocol established
by USDA is a recommended penalty structure.
HIOs can implement their own penalty
protocol; however, if the HIO implements USDA's recommended protocol penalty
protocol or their own penalty protocol, to the extent that it effectuates
the purpose of the Act and Regulation, USDA will not initiate a federal
case against the violator.
Regardless of which penalty protocol
is used by the HIO, USDA retains primary jurisdiction to pursue federal
cases when it deems appropriate.
Also, any horse found in violation of
the HPA or the regulations will be dismissed from the horse show,
event, exhibition, auction, or sale.
This does include foreign
substances, illegal shoeing, equipment, and heel-toe ratio violations.
The Sound Horse Conference
November, 2010 to be held in Louisville, KY