The term "horse" as used in this subdivision shall include all members of the equine species.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
No person shall overdrive, overwork or overload a horse in his care. No person shall buy, sell or exchange any horse that is unfit to be used for riding, driving, draft or reproduction purposes, unless it is for rehabilitation or slaughter. No person shall torture, beat, mutilate or abandon any horse, or aid in such abuse, or permit any horse in his care to be subject to abuse of any kind.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
All horses shall receive roughage in proportion to their size, age, temperament and amount of w ork they are required to perform. Grain may also by required when roughage alone will not meet their daily nutritional requirements. All horses shall be fed on a regular daily schedule, and all food shall be clean and free from excessive moisture. All horses shall always have available a sufficient quantity of fresh water and of salt in either loose or block form.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
An adequately ventilated and dry barn or a windbreaker roofed and with at least 3 sides shall be provided and accessible to horses (November 1 through April 15). Animals kept in paddocks or pastures with a roofed windbreaker shelter shall not be kept tied but shall be able to move around freely. Horses housed in barns or other enclosed stables shall have stalls of sufficient size so that the animal is able to lie down. Suitable exercise shall be made available.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
Pursuant to RSA 644:8, V, a veterinarian licensed to practice in the state shall be held harmless from either criminal or civil l iability for any decisions made for services rendered under the provisions of this subdivision.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
Any owner failing to comply with the provisions of this subdivision shall be notified as to the proper care of horses. Upon a second offense, the horse shall be seized and not returned until restitution for the expenses involved in the seizure is made and proof of proper care is given. Upon a third or subsequent offense, the horse shall be permanently seized. Whoever violated the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation.
Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
