Animals Arizona

It is unlawful to trip an equine for entertainment.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Certain traditional rodeo events and spectacles historically involved intentionally roping and tripping a running horse. Animal rights advocates successfully lobbied the state legislature to ban the practice due to the severe injuries it caused the animals. Consequently, this specific form of equine entertainment is now classified as animal cruelty.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: A.R.S. § 13-2910.09

Where to look:

Arizona Revised Statutes - Criminal Code (Animal Cruelty)

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