SB 835 - Prohibits "Horse Tripping" in Rodeos - Oregon Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Horse Tripping in Rodeos

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits horse tripping in rodeos, effective immediately.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits an individual from performing “equine tripping” in rodeos (Sec. 2).
  • Specifies that an individual performs “equine tripping” if the individual intentionally causes a horse to trip or fall through the use of ropes or lassos on the legs of the horse for the purposes of a rodeo, contest, exhibition, entertainment or sport, or as a practice for a rodeo, contest, exhibition, entertainment or sport (Sec. 2).
  • Classifies “equine tripping” as a Class B misdemeanor (Sec. 2).
  • Specifies that individuals are authorized to conduct or participate in rodeos in the state (Sec. 1).

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