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Ask your U.S. representatives to support the Horse Transportation Safety Act
The Horse Transportation Safety Act (H.R. 4241) would prohibit the transportation of horses in double-deck trailers in interstate commerce. -
United States: Urge Federal Lawmakers to Oppose the EATS Act
The dangerous "EATS Act" would undermine states' ability to pass laws affecting agriculture, including laws that improve conditions for farmed animals and protect food safety. -
Oregon Supreme Court Denies Petition to Review Case Involving Lawsuit on Behalf of Abused Horse
Lawsuit sheds light on the need to recognize legal rights for animal cruelty victims.March 7, 2023 Press Release -
Amicus Briefs Filed Urging Oregon Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit on Behalf of Abused Horse
The amicus briefs from notable experts including Harvard University's Laurence H. Tribe filed in support of neglected horse’s lawsuit against his former abuserJanuary 9, 2023 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Petitions Oregon Supreme Court in Effort to Seek Justice for Abused Horse
Neglected horse sued former abuser for damages caused by animal crueltyDecember 5, 2022 Press Release -
Ryder’s Law
Proposed New York City legislation will phase out and ban horse-drawn carriages in the city and replace them with horseless, electric carriages. -
Joaquin Phoenix, Billie Eilish, Hilary Swank, and 22 Additional Celebrities Urge the New York City Council to Ban Horse and Carriage Rides
Edie Falco, Marisa Tomei, Kate Mara, and more join the Animal Legal Defense Fund in calling upon the New York City Council to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city.September 28, 2022 Press Release -
Petition: Stop Horses from Suffering for NYC’s Carriage Industry
Sign to demand a horse-drawn carriage ban following the collapse of a horse named Ryder. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Will Seek Justice for Abused Horse in Oregon’s Highest Court
Following the dismissal of Justice’s case upheld on appeal, the Animal Legal Defense Fund continues to seek accountability under the law.September 1, 2022 Press Release -
Seventy-One Percent of NYC Voters Support a Ban on Horse and Carriage Rides According to New Poll
The new poll showing overwhelming support for a horse-drawn carriage ban follows a viral video of an elderly 28 to 30-year-old horse named Ryder collapsing on a New York City streetSeptember 1, 2022 Press Release
