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Experts Line Up In Support of Oregon Horse Tripping Bill

“Horse tripping is the practice of roping the front or hind legs of a horse, causing it to crash into the ground. There’s just no denying that this practice is shockingly cruel.” -Sen. Mark Hass

(SALEM) - Oregon Senate Bill 835 known as the “horse-tripping bill” is garnering more support from North America's top horse and animal experts.

The experts are weighing in to debunk the theory that horse tripping is “traditional.” The bill will soon be voted on by the Oregon State Senate, it was co-sponsored by Sen. Mark Hass, D-Portland and Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena.