🐎Horse Protection Amendments
Horse Protection Amendments; Further Delay of Effective Date, and Request for Comment
Summary
On May 8, 2024, we published a final rule amending the horse protection regulations. The amendments to the final rule initially scheduled to go into effect on February 1, 2025, were delayed until April 2, 2025. In this document, we are further delaying the effective date of the amendments effective April 2, 2025, to February 1, 2026. We are also seeking comment on whether the length of this postponement should be extended and soliciting any supplemental information that may help inform a decision regarding an appropriate length of postponement.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory delays and changes in the Horse Protection Amendments (effective dates) directly impact horse owners, trainers, and event organizers. The requirement to comply with new reporting protocols and inspect horses through authorized inspectors may necessitate significant operational adjustments and potentially incur additional costs, impacting financial viability.