Oregon Lawmakers Advance Ban On 'Equine Tripping'

Chris Lehman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:26:38 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers are advancing a measure that would ban the practice of "equine tripping" at rodeos. The bill approved Tuesday by the Oregon Senate also includes a provision aimed at preserving the right to hold rodeos in the first place.

Equine tripping is the practice of roping a horse's legs in order to make it fall. Critics say such falls can leave the animals severely injured.

Animal Rescuers Say Idaho Bill Does Little To Prevent Cruelty

Jessica Robinson — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:04:51 +0000

SPIRIT LAKE, Idaho - Idaho is one of only three states that don’t consider animal cruelty a felony. That would change under a bill now in the Idaho House. The measure allows up to a year in jail and a $9,000 fine for the worst types of abuse. Yet the measure hasn’t drawn cheers from animal rescue groups.

Animal Cruelty

Oregon Lawmakers Advance Ban On 'Equine Tripping'

Animal Rescuers Say Idaho Bill Does Little To Prevent Cruelty