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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


Social Media Fallout: How Viral Videos Threaten the Equine Industry
Instead of resorting to video vigilantism when there is a concern, people should follow the processes within equine associations and the laws that are already in place.
Western Justice LF
Apr 113 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


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


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


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


Membership is Key to Preserving and Protecting our Western Heritage and Way of Life
Find out why numbers are so important and how your membership can make a difference

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jul 19, 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


Ranch Horses
Ranch horses are a valuable asset of the beef industry and important to all.

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Jun 30, 20235 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


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


The ELD Mandate Is Still Menacing for Livestock Haulers
Until temporary exemptions are made permanent, the ELD Mandate is still handing over horse and livestock haulers

Western Justice Legislative Fund News Desk
Mar 25, 20234 min read
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