Written Question · S1W-13130 · Session 1
What its position is in relation to the practice of "couping" Clydesdale horses.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is in relation to the practice of "couping" Clydesdale horses.
The answer
The Scottish Executive is aware that a working group consisting of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, veterinary expertise, Clydesdale Horse Society and the Farriers Registration Council is actively considering the issue. We are content that these agencies are best placed to address any concerns about the process.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-13130 by reference.