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Op-Ed: How the PAST Act Tramples Rights and Rational Policy
The federal government is trotting dangerously close to trampling your constitutional rights—under the guise of "protecting" horses. Horse owners, trainers, and event organizers across America should be alarmed by the 2025 version of the so-called Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act.
Western Justice LF
May 53 min read


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


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


Stand United Against Animal Extremist "Crocodiles"
The horse industry faces one of the most consequential and potentially devastating turning points in recent history.
Western JusticeLF
Jan 75 min read


What the Revisions To The Horse Protection Act Will Mean For Horse Communities
As the Feb 1, 2025, implementation date for the revised (HPA) looms over the horse industry, many wonder how they will be affected.
Western JusticeLF
Dec 20, 20245 min read


USEF Rule Change Leaves The Door Wide Open
Animal extremist groups work feverishly to eliminate the use and enjoyment of horses, and now, a major equine organization is helping.
Western JusticeLF
Oct 18, 20242 min read


The Fleecing of America
For far too long, extremist groups have had undue influence on the public regarding agriculture and our Western ways of life. It’s time to

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Proposed Amendments to the Horse Protection Act Can Make Every Horse Owner a Criminal
New language weaponizes the Horse Protection Act against innocent horse owners and can devastate the horse industry.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Western Horse Industry Can Be A Powerful Voice
The western horse industry generates 122 Billion in revenue annually. We are more powerful than you might think.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jul 7, 20232 min read


The Time for Talk is Over
You can stop the attacks against our western heritage and way of life. The time for talk is over

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Historic Western Sports Industry Coalition Founded in 2021
The Western Sports Industry Coalition was founded in response to ordinance language that would ban rodeo in Los Angeles.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jul 5, 20235 min read


Dave Duquette - Founder
Western Justice Founder - Dave Duquette, years of advocacy for our western heritage and way of life

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Working Together - The Western Horse Industry
We must work together. Dont feed into the animal extremist disinformation campaign about the horse industry.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jul 1, 20238 min read


PETA Infiltrates the Horse Industry
The horse industry hasnt been left out of the insideous methods PETA uses to influence and push its radical agenda

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
May 1, 20234 min read


Western Justice is Blazing a Trail to Preserve The Western Horse Industry
Western Justice is your voice in defending to preserve our Western Heritage and way of life.

David Duquette
Feb 27, 20232 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


Why is The Jockey Club Feeding the Crocodile?
It is foolish for animal organizations to feed the crocodile and get involved with animal rights ideolouges. It wont end well for anyone.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Sep 30, 20212 min read


Strength in Numbers
Message from Western Justice founder Dave Duquette about the importance of strength in numbers

David Duquette
Jan 13, 20202 min read
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