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How the 2025 PAST Act Bill Mirrors the Horse Protection Act New Rule
The 2025 PAST Act Bill and the Horse Protection Act New Rule share virtually identical regulations but differ mainly in permanence and enforceability. Both significantly expand federal oversight into horse shows, sales, exhibitions, and events far beyond just the Tennessee Walking Horse and Racking Horse breeds.
Western Justice LF
Apr 273 min read


Federal Overreach and the Future of Horse Shows: Why the Horse Protection Act Must Be Reformed
The Court’s Decision: A Win Against Overreach
Western Justice LF
Mar 103 min read


USDA APHIS Veterinarian Under Congressional Investigation Over Horse Protection Act Rulemaking
USDA APHIS Veterinarian Under Congressional Investigation Over Horse Protection Act Rulemaking.
Western Justice LF
Mar 103 min read


Horse Protection Act and Its Impact on Horse Shows, Sales and Events
Dear Horse Industry Business Owner, Most people are completely unaware that we are standing on the precipice of a situation that, left...
Western Justice LF
Mar 94 min read


Social License To Operate: Negotiating With People Who Seek The Demise Of The Show Horse Industry
Society's perception and acceptance of an industry, with the central belief that an industry must have society's permission to operate
Western JusticeLF
Feb 185 min read


Western Justice Saves Ranchers From A 35 Million Dollar DOJ Lawsuit
J-Spear Ranch Employee falsely accused of starting 55,000 acre Watson Creek Fire in 2017.

David Duquette
Aug 29, 20246 min read


JULY 2024 - SUMMARY OF STATUS OF PROPOSED RODEO BAN IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
On July 18, 2024, the City of Los Angeles released a draft of a proposed ordinance that would ban rodeo and bull-riding events.
Western JusticeLF
Jul 29, 20242 min read


𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 - 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩
Are you tired of politicians from urban areas making policies that harm rural areas? As lifelong rural residents, we are too. There is a...
Western JusticeLF
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Why the USDA’s Amendment of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) Regulation Enforcement Matters to You!
Amendments to the Horse Protection Act matter to every horse owner.
Western JusticeLF
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Grassroots Movements - Power of the People
Grassroots movements are essential threads in the fabric of our history and have helped shape our nation as we know it today. The...

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jan 23, 20242 min read


State Senator Weighs In About the Feral Horse Emergency in Nevada
Nevada State Senator calls wild horse overpopulation an ecologic catastrophe

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jul 27, 20233 min read


We Need Your Help to Prove Livestock Are Not The Problem
Livestock Production in the Cross-hairs For years ranchers and beef producers have been targeted by environmental and animal extremist...

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jun 23, 20234 min read


Americans Across the Country Should Celebrate the Supreme Court Opinion Published Today
SCOTUS Opinion re: Clean Water Act is cause for celebration

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
May 25, 20236 min read


New Language Threatens Public Access to Public Lands Managed by the BLM
Your access to public lands is threatened, learn more about it and take action.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
May 14, 20237 min read


There is Too Much at Stake
Our lifestyle is at risk. Your Western Justsice membership will go a long way in fighting back.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Feb 2, 20234 min read


So-Called Wild Horse Advocates Are Failing Nevada’s Virginia Range Horses
Virginia Range horses are wreaking havoc on the ecosystem, suffering from health problems and creating safety hazards for Nevada residents

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jan 7, 20234 min read
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