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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AE93 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●Horse Protection Act Revisions 
Abstract:

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to revise the regulations implementing the Horse Protection Act regulations to ensure that they reflect the best reading of the statute and meets other affirmative legal obligations upon the Agency.  Contemplated changes include requiring inspection by APHIS veterinarians prior to a finding of soring; establishment of a pre-show appeals process for findings of soring; and clarification that disqualifications are class-specific rather than for the duration of an event.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 11   
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1823 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2026 
NPRM Comment Period End  09/00/2026 
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: YES  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Christine Jones
Acting Chief of Staff, Animal Care
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
2150 Centre Ave. Bldg. B, Mailstop 3W11,
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
Phone:970 494-7578