You are here: Home / Government and Professional Resources / Federal Laws / Horse Protection Act                                                                                                                                                  Printable Page Horse Protection Act (15 USC, 1821-1831) Government Printing Office. The HPA prohibits horses subjected to a process called soring from participating in exhibitions, sales, shows, or auctions. Horse Protection Regulations Government Printing Office. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 1, Parts 11 and 12. Part 11 Horse Protection Regulations Part 12 Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings under the Horse Protection Act Overview: Horse Protection Act USDA. APHIS. Animal Care. Provides a synopsis of the Horse Protection Act. Information also provided about the use of thermography in horse protection, program reports, foreign substance penalty protocols, and updates from USDA, APHIS Animal Care. Last Modified: Apr 22, 2009

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