The Pros And Cons Of Soring

Have you ever worn shoes that hurt your feet for hours and you could not wait to get them off? This is how Tennessee Walking Horses feel, but they never get a chance to take their harsh shoes off. This cruel method is known as soring. Soring is a world-wide known method to make Tennessee Walking Horses pick their feet up extremely higher than usual imitating an exaggerated gait. These gorgeous animals are being tortured every day and most people are fed up with it and demanding the trainers to stop using this method of cruelty. For instance, the Tennessee Walking Horses weren’t always in the show ring. These horses get their name for a reason while arriving in five to six counties in Middle Tennessee. As the horses were being introduced to
Soring is mostly used on Tennessee Walking Horses, but in some cases, have been known to be used on Racking Horses and the Spotted Saddle
The HPA has allowed horse industry organizations, or HIOs, to specifically train inspectors to detect key signs of soring. These inspectors are mostly known as Designated Qualified Persons, or DQPs. The Humane Society of the United States works side-by-side with the HPA to help end soring by working rapidly to persuade Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act or the PAST Act. The HSUS is also demanding more funding from Congress for the Tennessee Walking Horses. So many people want to help these horses and it is easier than you think. The HSUS has sent informative posters with rewards for any soring being used to several counties in Tennessee, Ohio, and Kentucky. All you have to do is contact the Humane Society of the United States and let them know of any information you have of soring being used in your