July 12, 2011 – In a blog written by Diane Amble, she starts off by saying, "It is becoming clearer with each passing day that something is terribly, terribly wrong in California." She goes on to explain the possible consequences proposed legislation SB 917 and AB 1117.  "SB 917 will legally redefine the term 'animal cruelty' with purposefully overbroad and poorly defined law to include the transportation, display, and all sales of animals on public property. AB 1117 further expands the scope and reach of SB 917 by mandating seizure of all animals in one's possession if a single act of "animal cruelty" has occurred (see SB 917).

It's important to understand this could seriously impact horse shows, sales, training operations and other events that include horses and cattle.

Read more about SB 917 and AB 1117