🐎Analysis of Postponed Horse Protection Amendments and Business Impact
Horse Protection Amendments; Postponement of Regulations
Summary
On May 8, 2024, we published a final rule amending the horse protection regulations to provide, among other provisions, that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will screen, train, and authorize qualified persons for appointment by the management of any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction to detect and diagnose soring at such events for the purposes of enforcing the Horse Protection Act. With the exception of Sec. 11.19, which went into effect on June 7, 2024, the remainder of the rule was scheduled to go into effect on February 1, 2025. In this document, we are issuing a temporary postponement of the effective date of those regulations for 60 days, from February 1, 2025 to April 2, 2025.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Business Impact
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The postponement of horse protection regulations impacts compliance and regulatory requirements for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, directly affecting business operations and planning. The delay of the regulation's effective date provides time for industry stakeholders to prepare for potential changes, affecting financial planning and risk management.