Ban on double decker trailers passes House Committee

WASHINGTON, DC (Aug. 3, 2010) -- In 2007, a double-decker trailer carrying 59 Belgian horses in Illinois overturned when the driver ran a red light and hit another vehicle. Nine of the horses died on the scene and six were later euthanized due to their injuries. In response to this and other incidents involving horses…

Horse on the Hill: Jan 13, 2008 (US)

THERE ARE SEVERAL key pieces of horse protection legislation that will be introduced in the 111th U.S. Congress. Here is the first. H. R. 305 HORSE TRANSPORT SAFETY ACT Background A bill banning the transport of horses in double decker trailers across the country was passed some years back, and essentially went into effect at…