Because of the overall negative animal welfare effects that HR 503, The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, would have on all horses, The American Quarter Horse Association is OPPOSED to this bill. As such, we are asking you to contact your Congressman and Senators to encourage them NOT TO SUPPORT this legislation. As a registered voter, it is imperative that you inform your elected officials in Washington that this legislation is flawed and not in the best interest of the horse. AQHA has arrived at this position by surveying its directors who overwhelmingly agree that humane euthanasia at processing facilities needs to be an option for horse owners.
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