When I was young I used to ride horses, but not any more. A friend of mine is into dressage. Do you like horses?
I love horses, but I'm interested in equine welfare. This is about the conditions of their lives and use.
That sounds interesting. Horses are magnificent animals. How anyone could mistreat them, or any animal, is beyond me.
Agreed! Animal abuse can also involve neglect, and not just intentional acts.
Oh, that makes me mad. I heard Georgia passed a law making it a crime to abuse (and I guess neglect) animals. I presume that law applies to horses, too.
I would have to assume so. These sorts of laws began in the 1800s when the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded.
That's a great organisation - I donate to them now and again. Where are the horse states in the US?
I'm not sure. I do know there are many states where people are animal hoarders, keeping way too many pets.